Habar dhali weyday, aleelo bay ku waalatay
HEnglish Translation
The barren woman went mad over feeding a doll
Context & Meaning
Desire without fulfillment leads to obsession — frustration warps reason
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hal maqaarka diidaysaa, daldalool bay ka eegtaa
A cow that rejects its hide looks through its hole...
A cow that rejects its hide looks through its hole...
Haddaad been sheegayso, been run u eg sheeg
If you must lie, make it sound true
If you must lie, make it sound true
Habeen ciidan maaha
One night doesn't make a campaign
One night doesn't make a campaign
Haddii aan la kala roonaan, roob ma da'o
If all things were equal, no rain would fall
If all things were equal, no rain would fall
Hadalaw nin si kuu yidhi, hawraarayna ninba si kuu qaaday
One man speaks to you one way, another hears you d...
One man speaks to you one way, another hears you d...
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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.