Habeen ciidan maaha
HEnglish Translation
One night doesn't make a campaign
Context & Meaning
One effort doesn't win a battle — persistence is power
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Habaar waalid ma hadho
A parent's curse never misses
A parent's curse never misses
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...
Hadal nin badiyeyna ma dhammeeyo, nin yarreeyeyna waxba kama tegin
The one who talks much never finishes; the one who...
The one who talks much never finishes; the one who...
Hadal yar iyo hawl badan
Few words, much work
Few words, much work
Hunguri wax ka weyn la mariyaa wuu dillaacaa
The throat bursts from swallowing what's too big
The throat bursts from swallowing what's too big
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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.