Haddaad tagto meel lagu il la'yahay, ishaa layska ridaa
HEnglish Translation
If you go where eyes are gouged, pluck out your own
Context & Meaning
Conform to local ways — adapt to survive
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
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
Hal diidaysaa, geed ay ku xoqato ma waaydo
A cow that refuses the brush will still find a tre...
A cow that refuses the brush will still find a tre...
Habaar waalid ma hadho
A parent's curse never misses
A parent's curse never misses
Hal libaax aragtay, ma godlato
A cow that has seen a lion won't graze carelessly
A cow that has seen a lion won't graze carelessly
Hadal intaadan buu ammaan yahay
Speech is safe before it's spoken
Speech is safe before it's spoken
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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.