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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hadalna "sii dheh" baa diley, hanbana "sii hudh" baa dishay
Talk was ruined by "say more," and soup was spoile...
Talk was ruined by "say more," and soup was spoile...
Heeraa wan ma aha
The diamond isn't a ram
The diamond isn't a ram
Haddii uu degdegsiinyo door dhalo, raagsiinyuhuna kiish lacageey dhalo
If haste bears sons, slowness bears bags of gold
If haste bears sons, slowness bears bags of gold
Hoonbaro libaax bay soo wadaa
The hornbill brings the lion
The hornbill brings the lion
Hamba soor ma aha
Foam isn't food
Foam isn't food
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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.