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"
Hilib hal, dukhsi ayaa qudhmiya
A fly spoils even one piece of meat
A fly spoils even one piece of meat
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
Heesta geelu waa kala horreysaa
The camels' song has order
The camels' song has order
Hadday degdegsiiyo door dhalaan, kaadsiiyana kiish lacageey dhalaan
Haste bears sons, patience brings bags of money
Haste bears sons, patience brings bags of money
Haddaad hungurayso, waa la hadlaa oo hab baa la dhisaa
If you crave something, speak and plan to get it
If you crave something, speak and plan to get it
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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.