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"
Hillaac biyihiisuu muujiyaa
Lightning reveals its own rain
Lightning reveals its own rain
Haddii uu degdegsiinyo door dhalo, raagsiinyuhuna kiish lacageey dhalo
If haste bears sons, slowness bears bags of gold
If haste bears sons, slowness bears bags of gold
Haliba wiil bay korisaa, wedkeedana way leedahay
Every cow raises a son, but still keeps her own ud...
Every cow raises a son, but still keeps her own ud...
Hadal nin si u yiri, ninna si u qaaday
One said it one way, another took it another
One said it one way, another took it another
Haddaad been sheegayso, been run u eg sheeg
If you must lie, make it sound true
If you must lie, make it sound true
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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.