Duur nin galay, waa nin baxay
DEnglish Translation
He who entered the wilderness is as good as gone
Context & Meaning
Taking reckless risks is as good as losing oneself
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Doqoni waxay leedahay laba-iyo-toban indhood, halna way ku aragtaa
A fool has twelve eyes but sees with one
A fool has twelve eyes but sees with one
Dameertu isku hallayn bay hooyadeed dabada uga nuugtaa
The donkey suckles its mother's tail out of self-r...
The donkey suckles its mother's tail out of self-r...
Dardaaran waa inta xayga la yahay
Advice is what's said before death
Advice is what's said before death
Doqoni xin mooyiye, xisaab ma taqaan
The fool knows jealousy, not reckoning
The fool knows jealousy, not reckoning
Doqoni ammaanay la'aan bay u rixisaa
The fool praises blindly
The fool praises blindly
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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.