Duufaan daqiiq bay tustaa
DEnglish Translation
A storm exposes the dust
Context & Meaning
Crisis reveals hidden truth — adversity tests strength
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dhurwaa dhoomo laguma rarto
You can't carry a hyena on a mat
You can't carry a hyena on a mat
Dhar kaa dheer dhaxan kaama reebo
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
Dhagax meel dhow buu ku dhacaa, hadalna meel dheer
A stone falls nearby, but a word travels far
A stone falls nearby, but a word travels far
Dhicisku inta mindida loo siddo, buu bakhtiyaa
The dying one perishes before the knife arrives
The dying one perishes before the knife arrives
Dhidar xabaalo qod bartay, qudhin buu ku dhacaa
The grave-digger falls into decay himself
The grave-digger falls into decay himself
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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.