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"
Daahdaah hortiis dafo waa
Delay ruins what could have been done early
Delay ruins what could have been done early
Doqoni xin mooyiye, xisaab ma taqaan
The fool knows jealousy, not reckoning
The fool knows jealousy, not reckoning
Dhallaan dhargay fartaa loo lulaa
A full child is amused by fingers
A full child is amused by fingers
Dardaaran waa inta xayga la yahay
Advice is what's said before death
Advice is what's said before death
Dhillo, intaadan "dhillo" oran, ayadaa ku tiri "dhillo."
Before you call her a harlot, she calls you one
Before you call her a harlot, she calls you one
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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.