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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Haday fooli timaaddo, gudo qarsiimo reeban
When labor pains begin, secrecy ends
When labor pains begin, secrecy ends
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...
Hunguri wax ka weyn la mariyaa wuu dillaacaa
The throat bursts from swallowing what's too big
The throat bursts from swallowing what's too big
Hurdo habar ma koriso
Sleep raises no woman
Sleep raises no woman
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
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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.