Duul been sheegay, run buu qariyay
DEnglish Translation
He who tells lies hides the truth
Context & Meaning
Dishonesty conceals wisdom — truth must be spoken
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Doqoni hadday la xifaaltanto, in la is diriray bay mooddaa
When a fool argues, she thinks it's war
When a fool argues, she thinks it's war
Doqoni meeshii la isku diriray bay ogtahay, meeshii lagu heshiiyeyse ma oga
A fool remembers the fight, not the peace
A fool remembers the fight, not the peace
Daawo tiro badan waxba ma tarto
Too many medicines cure nothing
Too many medicines cure nothing
Dad kaa badan iyo biyo kaa badanba way ku hanfiyaan
Those more numerous or deeper will overwhelm you
Those more numerous or deeper will overwhelm you
Duufaan xoog leh baa geed adag jebiyaa
A strong storm breaks even a strong tree
A strong storm breaks even a strong tree
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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.