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"
Hadalna "sii dheh" baa diley, hanbana "sii hudh" baa dishay
Talk was ruined by "say more," and soup was spoile...
Talk was ruined by "say more," and soup was spoile...
Haddii aad dhimanayso, dhareerkaa layska duwaa
If you're dying, wipe your saliva
If you're dying, wipe your saliva
Haddaad been sheegayso, been run u eg sheeg
If you must lie, make it sound true
If you must lie, make it sound true
Haday fooli timaaddo, gudo qarsiimo reeban
When labor pains begin, secrecy ends
When labor pains begin, secrecy ends
Hurdo habar ma koriso
Sleep raises no woman
Sleep raises no woman
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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.