Hadday tubaako faa'iido leedahay, Habargidir baa liqi lahayd
HEnglish Translation
If tobacco had benefit, Habargidir would have eaten it
Context & Meaning
The wise avoid useless habits — sarcasm against folly
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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
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...
Habar caal weyday, durey bay hafartaa
The woman who lacks wisdom mocks the one who has s...
The woman who lacks wisdom mocks the one who has s...
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
Hadal waa mergi, hadba meel buu u jiidmaa
Speech is fluid; it goes wherever it's pulled
Speech is fluid; it goes wherever it's pulled
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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.