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...
Hadday degdegsiiyo door dhalaan, kaadsiiyana kiish lacageey dhalaan
Haste bears sons, patience brings bags of money
Haste bears sons, patience brings bags of money
Hadal waa dheh iyo dhagayso
Speech is saying and listening
Speech is saying and listening
Halmaan hadal kuma jiro
Daydreams contain no speech
Daydreams contain no speech
Hadal waayeel waa guudmar
The elder's speech is a summary
The elder's speech is a summary
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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.