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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Proverbs starting with "H"
Hadal tuurtuur kuma sama
Rough talk never brings good
Rough talk never brings good
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
Hooyadii ka guurtay, habar yartii kuma negaato
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He who leaves his mother can't settle with his aun...
Hal maqaarka diidaysaa, daldalool bay ka eegtaa
A cow that rejects its hide looks through its hole...
A cow that rejects its hide looks through its hole...
Hawo iyo hoos galbeed labadaba lama gaadho
You can reach neither the wind nor the western sha...
You can reach neither the wind nor the western sha...
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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.