Hadalaw nin si kuu yidhi, hawraarayna ninba si kuu qaaday
HEnglish Translation
One man speaks to you one way, another hears you differently
Context & Meaning
Miscommunication is common — choose words carefully
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Proverbs starting with "H"
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
Hadal aan fiiro loo odhan, wuu kula fogaadaa; caano aan fiiqsi loo dhamina feedhahay wax yeelaan
A word said without care travels far; milk drunk w...
A word said without care travels far; milk drunk w...
Hadal yar iyo hawl badan
Few words, much work
Few words, much work
Hadal waa la kala odhan og yahay, Ilaahayna waa la kala bari og yahay
People know how to talk to each other, and God kno...
People know how to talk to each other, and God kno...
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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.