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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Habar fadhida, legdin bay ka fudud tahay
A sitting woman finds wrestling easy
A sitting woman finds wrestling easy
Hadalka wanaagsani waa sadaqo
Good speech is charity
Good speech is charity
Haday fooli timaaddo, gudo qarsiimo reeban
When labor pains begin, secrecy ends
When labor pains begin, secrecy ends
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...
Hadal waa dheh iyo dhagayso
Speech is saying and listening
Speech is saying and listening
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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.