Hadal waayeel waa guudmar
HEnglish Translation
The elder's speech is a summary
Context & Meaning
Wisdom is concise — the experienced speak efficiently
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hunguri wax ka weyn la mariyaa wuu dillaacaa
The throat bursts from swallowing what's too big
The throat bursts from swallowing what's too big
Hubkaaga iyo hayinkaaga midna laguma hodmo
You can't boast of your weapon or your herd
You can't boast of your weapon or your herd
Hadba sidii loo jabaa, loo dhitiyaa
One fights as he's been beaten
One fights as he's been beaten
Heeraa wan ma aha
The diamond isn't a ram
The diamond isn't a ram
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.