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"
Hamba soor ma aha
Foam isn't food
Foam isn't food
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...
Haad habeen kacay, wax baa kiciyey
A bird that rises at night must have been disturbe...
A bird that rises at night must have been disturbe...
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
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...
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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.