Haddaan sacabka xeelad ku jirin, maxaa habeenkii loo tumaa?
HEnglish Translation
If there's no skill in the clapping, why clap at night?
Context & Meaning
Effort without wisdom is pointless — skill gives meaning to work
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hadday tubaako faa'iido leedahay, Habargidir baa liqi lahayd
If tobacco had benefit, Habargidir would have eate...
If tobacco had benefit, Habargidir would have eate...
Hadal intaadan buu ammaan yahay
Speech is safe before it's spoken
Speech is safe before it's spoken
Hadalku intuu uurkaaga ku jiro, waa ammaan
While the word is in your heart, it's safe
While the word is in your heart, it's safe
Hadba sidii loo jabaa, loo dhitiyaa
One fights as he's been beaten
One fights as he's been beaten
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...
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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.