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"
Habeen ciidan maaha
One night doesn't make a campaign
One night doesn't make a campaign
Habar dhali weyday, aleelo bay ku waalatay
The barren woman went mad over feeding a doll
The barren woman went mad over feeding a doll
Habeenkii hoos baa loo hadlaa, maalintiina hareeraha waa layska eegaa
At night people whisper, by day they watch each ot...
At night people whisper, by day they watch each ot...
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
Habar baas, inan baas bay dhashaa
A wicked woman gives birth to a wicked child
A wicked woman gives birth to a wicked child
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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.