Hadal nin badiyeyna ma dhammeeyo, nin yarreeyeyna waxba kama tegin
HEnglish Translation
The one who talks much never finishes; the one who talks less misses nothing
Context & Meaning
Brevity is wisdom — less talk, more meaning
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Proverbs starting with "H"
Hadba sidii loo jabaa, loo dhitiyaa
One fights as he's been beaten
One fights as he's been beaten
Hurdo habar ma koriso
Sleep raises no woman
Sleep raises no woman
Haliba wiil bay korisaa, wedkeedana way leedahay
Every cow raises a son, but still keeps her own ud...
Every cow raises a son, but still keeps her own ud...
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...
Hal libaax aragtay, ma godlato
A cow that has seen a lion won't graze carelessly
A cow that has seen a lion won't graze carelessly
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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.