Hadalka wanaagsani waa sadaqo
HEnglish Translation
Good speech is charity
Context & Meaning
Kind words are as valuable as giving — verbal goodness blesses both
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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...
Habar caal weyday, durey bay hafartaa
The woman who lacks wisdom mocks the one who has s...
The woman who lacks wisdom mocks the one who has s...
Hadal intaadan buu ammaan yahay
Speech is safe before it's spoken
Speech is safe before it's spoken
Hadalaw nin si kuu yidhi, hawraarayna ninba si kuu qaaday
One man speaks to you one way, another hears you d...
One man speaks to you one way, another hears you d...
Hadal waa margi
Speech is like sap — it flows
Speech is like sap — it flows
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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.