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 waa dheh iyo dhagayso
Speech is saying and listening
Speech is saying and listening
Habar dhali weyday, aleelo bay ku waalatay
The barren woman went mad over feeding a doll
The barren woman went mad over feeding a doll
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
Habar Jeclo, hadalka dib bay u gocotaa
The talkative woman regrets her words later
The talkative woman regrets her words later
Hadday degdegsiiyo door dhalaan, kaadsiiyana kiish lacageey dhalaan
Haste bears sons, patience brings bags of money
Haste bears sons, patience brings bags of money
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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.