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"
Dhaliili dhaban bay ku taallaa
Blame sits on the cheek
Blame sits on the cheek
Dab munaafiq shiday duul dhan buu gubaa
A fire lit by a hypocrite burns a whole crowd
A fire lit by a hypocrite burns a whole crowd
Dibi hooyo xun korme ma noqdo
A calf with a cruel mother doesn't become a leader
A calf with a cruel mother doesn't become a leader
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...
Dardaaran waa inta xayga la yahay
Advice is what's said before death
Advice is what's said before death
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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.