Hadal iyo hilibba kala qalan
HEnglish Translation
Words and meat are different
Context & Meaning
Talking isn't the same as acting — real value comes from doing
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hadalka wanaagsani waa sadaqo
Good speech is charity
Good speech is charity
Hamba soor ma aha
Foam isn't food
Foam isn't food
Habar Jeclo, hadalka dib bay u gocotaa
The talkative woman regrets her words later
The talkative woman regrets her words later
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...
Hadday curaddii durdurisay, aaran maxaad moodday?
If the eldest misbehaves, what do you expect of th...
If the eldest misbehaves, what do you expect of th...
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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.