Hadal aan fiiro loo odhan, wuu kula fogaadaa; caano aan fiiqsi loo dhamina feedhahay wax yeelaan
HEnglish Translation
A word said without care travels far; milk drunk without care harms the ribs
Context & Meaning
Carelessness in speech or action brings harm — mindfulness matters
Proverb ID
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Haani guntay ka tolantaa
A pot is patched at its base
A pot is patched at its base
Haddaan sacabka xeelad ku jirin, maxaa habeenkii loo tumaa?
If there's no skill in the clapping, why clap at n...
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Good speech is charity
Good speech is charity
Halmaan hadal kuma jiro
Daydreams contain no speech
Daydreams contain no speech
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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.