Haddaad been sheegayso, been run u eg sheeg
HEnglish Translation
If you must lie, make it sound true
Context & Meaning
Even lies require craft — truthfulness is easier in the end
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
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...
Hadal intaadan buu ammaan yahay
Speech is safe before it's spoken
Speech is safe before it's spoken
Haddaad tagto meel lagu il la'yahay, ishaa layska ridaa
If you go where eyes are gouged, pluck out your ow...
If you go where eyes are gouged, pluck out your ow...
Hilib beer laga doortay, waa weyd
Meat chosen from the liver is always tender
Meat chosen from the liver is always tender
Habar Jeclo, hadalka dib bay u gocotaa
The talkative woman regrets her words later
The talkative woman regrets her words later
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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.