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"
Heeraa wan ma aha
The diamond isn't a ram
The diamond isn't a ram
Hadal badani haan ma buuxsho
Much talk doesn't fill the pot
Much talk doesn't fill the pot
Hal libaax aragtay, ma godlato
A cow that has seen a lion won't graze carelessly
A cow that has seen a lion won't graze carelessly
Habar roob hayo, ta kalena inuu hayey bay mooddaa
When one woman's house is raining, the other think...
When one woman's house is raining, the other think...
Haddaan sacabka xeelad ku jirin, maxaa habeenkii loo tumaa?
If there's no skill in the clapping, why clap at n...
If there's no skill in the clapping, why clap at n...
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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.