Haad habeen kacay, wax baa kiciyey
HEnglish Translation
A bird that rises at night must have been disturbed
Context & Meaning
Every unusual action has a cause — nothing happens without reason
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hasha naasa adag iyo weedha kulul, maxaa kulmiyey?
What joins the hard-uddered camel and harsh words?
What joins the hard-uddered camel and harsh words?
Hubsiimo hal baa la siistaa
Certainty costs a she-camel
Certainty costs a she-camel
Hadal hadal kama dheera
Talk doesn't go beyond talk
Talk doesn't go beyond talk
Habar dhali weyday, aleelo bay ku waalatay
The barren woman went mad over feeding a doll
The barren woman went mad over feeding a doll
Hunguri wax ka weyn la mariyaa wuu dillaacaa
The throat bursts from swallowing what's too big
The throat bursts from swallowing what's too big
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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.