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
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
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...
Hadday degdegsiiyo door dhalaan, kaadsiiyana kiish lacageey dhalaan
Haste bears sons, patience brings bags of money
Haste bears sons, patience brings bags of money
Habeen ciidan maaha
One night doesn't make a campaign
One night doesn't make a campaign
Hamba soor ma aha
Foam isn't food
Foam isn't food
Hadal intaadan buu ammaan yahay
Speech is safe before it's spoken
Speech is safe before it's spoken
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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.