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"
Habeen ciidan maaha
One night doesn't make a campaign
One night doesn't make a campaign
Haddaad been sheegayso, been run u eg sheeg
If you must lie, make it sound true
If you must lie, make it sound true
Heesta geelu waa kala horreysaa
The camels' song has order
The camels' song has order
Hadal lama wadaagee, caano la wadaagaa
Words aren't shared, but milk is
Words aren't shared, but milk is
Hadal waayeel waa guudmar
The elder's speech is a summary
The elder's speech is a summary
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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.