Hadal intaadan buu ammaan yahay
HEnglish Translation
Speech is safe before it's spoken
Context & Meaning
Once spoken, words can't be taken back — silence preserves safety
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Heeraa wan ma aha
The diamond isn't a ram
The diamond isn't a ram
Hadalku intuu uurkaaga ku jiro, waa ammaan
While the word is in your heart, it's safe
While the word is in your heart, it's safe
Habar fadhida, legdin bay ka fudud tahay
A sitting woman finds wrestling easy
A sitting woman finds wrestling easy
Habaar waalid ma hadho
A parent's curse never misses
A parent's curse never misses
Hadalka wanaagsani waa sadaqo
Good speech is charity
Good speech is charity
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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.