Hadalna "sii dheh" baa diley, hanbana "sii hudh" baa dishay
HEnglish Translation
Talk was ruined by "say more," and soup was spoiled by "stir more"
Context & Meaning
Excess spoils all — moderation in speech and action
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hadal lama wadaagee, caano la wadaagaa
Words aren't shared, but milk is
Words aren't shared, but milk is
Harag sagaaro, "iiga kac" ma ahee "iiga durug" ma leh
The lizard's skin says "get off me," not "go away"
The lizard's skin says "get off me," not "go away"
Habeen ciidan maaha
One night doesn't make a campaign
One night doesn't make a campaign
Hadal waayeel waa guudmar
The elder's speech is a summary
The elder's speech is a summary
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.