Habeenkii hoos baa loo hadlaa, maalintiina hareeraha waa layska eegaa
HEnglish Translation
At night people whisper, by day they watch each other
Context & Meaning
There's a time for caution and a time for observation — wisdom adapts to circumstance
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Proverbs starting with "H"
Hurdo habar ma koriso
Sleep raises no woman
Sleep raises no woman
Hadal waa dheh iyo dhagayso
Speech is saying and listening
Speech is saying and listening
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
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 waa margi
Speech is like sap — it flows
Speech is like sap — it flows
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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.