Hadal waa mergi, hadba meel buu u jiidmaa
HEnglish Translation
Speech is fluid; it goes wherever it's pulled
Context & Meaning
Conversations follow influence — steer talk wisely
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hamba soor ma aha
Foam isn't food
Foam isn't food
Hadal nin badiyeyna ma dhammeeyo, nin yarreeyeyna waxba kama tegin
The one who talks much never finishes; the one who...
The one who talks much never finishes; the one who...
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...
Hadal nin si u yiri, ninna si u qaaday
One said it one way, another took it another
One said it one way, another took it another
Hurdo cagaha ayay ka bilaabataa
Sleep starts from the feet
Sleep starts from the feet
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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.