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"
Haddii uu degdegsiinyo door dhalo, raagsiinyuhuna kiish lacageey dhalo
If haste bears sons, slowness bears bags of gold
If haste bears sons, slowness bears bags of gold
Haddii aad dhimanayso, dhareerkaa layska duwaa
If you're dying, wipe your saliva
If you're dying, wipe your saliva
Haddaad hungurayso, waa la hadlaa oo hab baa la dhisaa
If you crave something, speak and plan to get it
If you crave something, speak and plan to get it
Hadal waa la kala odhan og yahay, Ilaahayna waa la kala bari og yahay
People know how to talk to each other, and God kno...
People know how to talk to each other, and God kno...
Hadal hadal kama dheera
Talk doesn't go beyond talk
Talk doesn't go beyond talk
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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.