Hadal iyo hablaba, duco la'aan bay tarmaan
HEnglish Translation
Both speech and girls grow without blessing if prayer is absent
Context & Meaning
Without guidance, beauty and words become dangerous — moral teaching is key
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
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
Hadal intaadan buu ammaan yahay
Speech is safe before it's spoken
Speech is safe before it's spoken
Hadalaw nin si kuu yidhi, hawraarayna ninba si kuu qaaday
One man speaks to you one way, another hears you d...
One man speaks to you one way, another hears you d...
Haday fooli timaaddo, gudo qarsiimo reeban
When labor pains begin, secrecy ends
When labor pains begin, secrecy ends
Habar baas, inan baas bay dhashaa
A wicked woman gives birth to a wicked child
A wicked woman gives birth to a wicked child
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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.