Hadal hadal kama dheera
HEnglish Translation
Talk doesn't go beyond talk
Context & Meaning
Empty promises achieve nothing — only doing counts
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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...
Hadal iyo hilibba kala qalan
Words and meat are different
Words and meat are different
Haddii aan la kala roonaan, roob ma da'o
If all things were equal, no rain would fall
If all things were equal, no rain would fall
Habeenkii hoos baa loo hadlaa, maalintiina hareeraha waa layska eegaa
At night people whisper, by day they watch each ot...
At night people whisper, by day they watch each ot...
Hubsiimo hal baa la siistaa
Certainty costs a she-camel
Certainty costs a she-camel
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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.