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"
Hadday tubaako faa'iido leedahay, Habargidir baa liqi lahayd
If tobacco had benefit, Habargidir would have eate...
If tobacco had benefit, Habargidir would have eate...
Haddaad tagto meel lagu il la'yahay, ishaa layska ridaa
If you go where eyes are gouged, pluck out your ow...
If you go where eyes are gouged, pluck out your ow...
Hillaac biyihiisuu muujiyaa
Lightning reveals its own rain
Lightning reveals its own rain
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...
Hooyadii ka guurtay, habar yartii kuma negaato
He who leaves his mother can't settle with his aun...
He who leaves his mother can't settle with his aun...
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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.