Dusha sare lagaa arkaa, hoose lagaa og
DEnglish Translation
You're seen from above but known from within
Context & Meaning
True character is inward — deeds reveal the heart
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Daawo tiro badan waxba ma tarto
Too many medicines cure nothing
Too many medicines cure nothing
Dooro xaarka way wada cuntaa, af-tirashadeyse way kala duwan yihiin
All hens eat filth, but each cleans its beak diffe...
All hens eat filth, but each cleans its beak diffe...
Doqon dib bay wax ka garataa
A fool understands things after they happen
A fool understands things after they happen
Dhicisku inta mindida loo siddo, buu bakhtiyaa
The dying one perishes before the knife arrives
The dying one perishes before the knife arrives
Dhal aan dheela baran, dhuusaan buu barta
A child who hasn't learned to play learns to fart
A child who hasn't learned to play learns to fart
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About Somali Proverbs
Somali proverbs (Maahmaah Soomaali) are an integral part of Somali culture, passed down through generations. They reflect the wisdom, values, and experiences of the Somali people, often relating to pastoral life, community, and traditional values.