Hadal badani haan ma buuxsho
HEnglish Translation
Much talk doesn't fill the pot
Context & Meaning
Words don't replace deeds — action feeds results
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hawo iyo hoos galbeed labadaba lama gaadho
You can reach neither the wind nor the western sha...
You can reach neither the wind nor the western sha...
Hadday degdegsiiyo door dhalaan, kaadsiiyana kiish lacageey dhalaan
Haste bears sons, patience brings bags of money
Haste bears sons, patience brings bags of money
Hadal iyo hilibba kala qalan
Words and meat are different
Words and meat are different
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
Hal libaax aragtay, ma godlato
A cow that has seen a lion won't graze carelessly
A cow that has seen a lion won't graze carelessly
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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.