Habaar waalid ma hadho
HEnglish Translation
A parent's curse never misses
Context & Meaning
Respect your parents — their words carry great power
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hunnu hunnu hadal ma aha, himbiriirsi arag ma aha
Humming isn't speech; blinking isn't sight
Humming isn't speech; blinking isn't sight
Habeenkii hoos baa loo hadlaa, maalintiina hareeraha waa layska eegaa
At night people whisper, by day they watch each ot...
At night people whisper, by day they watch each ot...
Halmaan hadal kuma jiro
Daydreams contain no speech
Daydreams contain no speech
Haddii lagu sheego waa lays sheelaa, haddii lagu sheelana waa lays sheegaa
If you're spoken of, people will talk; if you goss...
If you're spoken of, people will talk; if you goss...
Hubsiimo hal baa la siistaa
Certainty costs a she-camel
Certainty costs a she-camel
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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.