Duul nacas ah, ninkii hoggaamiyaa wuu halligmay
DEnglish Translation
He who leads fools is ruined
Context & Meaning
Guiding the ignorant brings failure — choose followers wisely
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Duul been sheegay, run buu qariyay
He who tells lies hides the truth
He who tells lies hides the truth
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...
Dan layskuma naco
People don't hate each other when interests align
People don't hate each other when interests align
Dab aan ku gubin kulaylkiisa ma ogid
You don't know a fire's heat unless it burns you
You don't know a fire's heat unless it burns you
Duul kala maqan, daaqsin kuma heshiyaan
A scattered herd doesn't graze together
A scattered herd doesn't graze together
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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.