Hadba sidii loo jabaa, loo dhitiyaa
HEnglish Translation
One fights as he's been beaten
Context & Meaning
Experience hardens resolve — adversity breeds strength
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hadal iyo hilibba kala qalan
Words and meat are different
Words and meat are different
Habar fadhida, legdin bay ka fudud tahay
A sitting woman finds wrestling easy
A sitting woman finds wrestling easy
Hunnu hunnu hadal ma aha, himbiriirsi arag ma aha
Humming isn't speech; blinking isn't sight
Humming isn't speech; blinking isn't sight
Halmaan hadal kuma jiro
Daydreams contain no speech
Daydreams contain no speech
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"
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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.