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"
Hadal badani haan ma buuxsho
Much talk doesn't fill the pot
Much talk doesn't fill the pot
Hadal intaadan buu ammaan yahay
Speech is safe before it's spoken
Speech is safe before it's spoken
Hilib beer laga doortay, waa weyd
Meat chosen from the liver is always tender
Meat chosen from the liver is always tender
Hal diidaysaa, geed ay ku xoqato ma waaydo
A cow that refuses the brush will still find a tre...
A cow that refuses the brush will still find a tre...
Haddii uu degdegsiinyo door dhalo, raagsiinyuhuna kiish lacageey dhalo
If haste bears sons, slowness bears bags of gold
If haste bears sons, slowness bears bags of gold
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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.