Hadal waa dheh iyo dhagayso
HEnglish Translation
Speech is saying and listening
Context & Meaning
Communication is two-sided — balance talking with listening
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hadal tuurtuur kuma sama
Rough talk never brings good
Rough talk never brings good
Hilib hal, dukhsi ayaa qudhmiya
A fly spoils even one piece of meat
A fly spoils even one piece of meat
Hooyadii ka guurtay, habar yartii kuma negaato
He who leaves his mother can't settle with his aun...
He who leaves his mother can't settle with his aun...
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...
Habaar waalid ma hadho
A parent's curse never misses
A parent's curse never misses
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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.