Dusha dahab ah, hoosna wasakh
DEnglish Translation
Golden on top, filthy underneath
Context & Meaning
Don't trust appearances — surface beauty hides rot
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Duurjoog waa duurjoog, durbaan ha loo tumee
A wild beast is still wild, even with drums
A wild beast is still wild, even with drums
Dudun dareen iyo dugsasho ha isku darin
Don't mix excitement with rest
Don't mix excitement with rest
Dacas iyo dameer lama kala laha
No one owns a hoe or a donkey alone
No one owns a hoe or a donkey alone
Durduro waxarood, xanan bay kula gashaa
A turbulent stream strikes you with thorns
A turbulent stream strikes you with thorns
Duufaan daqiiq bay tustaa
A storm exposes the dust
A storm exposes the dust
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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.