Duurjoog waa duurjoog, durbaan ha loo tumee
DEnglish Translation
A wild beast is still wild, even with drums
Context & Meaning
Nature doesn't change — habits remain
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Duruuf adag, damiir adag bay tustaa
Hard times reveal a strong conscience
Hard times reveal a strong conscience
Dal aqoon-la'aan waa la habaabaa, dad aqoon-la'aanna waa la qadaa
A land without knowledge is lost; people without i...
A land without knowledge is lost; people without i...
Dukhsi biyo ku dabaal bartay, fuud buu ku bakhtiyaa
The fly that learned to swim dies in soup
The fly that learned to swim dies in soup
Doqoni hoosiis bay had mooddaa
A fool mistakes shade for shelter
A fool mistakes shade for shelter
Dixrigu dantiisuu qudhunka ugu jiraa
The maggot lives in rot for its own benefit
The maggot lives in rot for its own benefit
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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.