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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
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
Hunnu hunnu hadal ma aha, himbiriirsi arag ma aha
Humming isn't speech; blinking isn't sight
Humming isn't speech; blinking isn't sight
Hadal iyo hablaba, duco la'aan bay tarmaan
Both speech and girls grow without blessing if pra...
Both speech and girls grow without blessing if pra...
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...
Hadal badani haan ma buuxsho
Much talk doesn't fill the pot
Much talk doesn't fill the pot
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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.