Haddaad hungurayso, waa la hadlaa oo hab baa la dhisaa
HEnglish Translation
If you crave something, speak and plan to get it
Context & Meaning
Desire alone isn't enough — intention and effort bring results
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hadal waa mergi, hadba meel buu u jiidmaa
Speech is fluid; it goes wherever it's pulled
Speech is fluid; it goes wherever it's pulled
Hilib beer laga doortay, waa weyd
Meat chosen from the liver is always tender
Meat chosen from the liver is always tender
Hooyadii ka guurtay, habar yartii kuma negaato
He who leaves his mother can't settle with his aun...
He who leaves his mother can't settle with his aun...
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...
Haani guntay ka tolantaa
A pot is patched at its base
A pot is patched at its base
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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.