Habar roob hayo, ta kalena inuu hayey bay mooddaa
HEnglish Translation
When one woman's house is raining, the other thinks hers is too
Context & Meaning
Envy makes people assume equal misfortune — jealousy blinds truth
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Proverbs starting with "H"
Haday fooli timaaddo, gudo qarsiimo reeban
When labor pains begin, secrecy ends
When labor pains begin, secrecy ends
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...
Habaar waalid ma hadho
A parent's curse never misses
A parent's curse never misses
Hadal waa margi
Speech is like sap — it flows
Speech is like sap — it flows
Hubsiimo hal baa la siistaa
Certainty costs a she-camel
Certainty costs a she-camel
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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.