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"
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 badani haan ma buuxsho
Much talk doesn't fill the pot
Much talk doesn't fill the pot
Halmaan hadal kuma jiro
Daydreams contain no speech
Daydreams contain no speech
Hadal waa dheh iyo dhagayso
Speech is saying and listening
Speech is saying and listening
Hurdo cagaha ayay ka bilaabataa
Sleep starts from the feet
Sleep starts from the feet
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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.