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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Halmaan hadal kuma jiro
Daydreams contain no speech
Daydreams contain no speech
Hubkaaga iyo hayinkaaga midna laguma hodmo
You can't boast of your weapon or your herd
You can't boast of your weapon or your herd
Habar baas, inan baas bay dhashaa
A wicked woman gives birth to a wicked child
A wicked woman gives birth to a wicked child
Hunguri wax ka weyn la mariyaa wuu dillaacaa
The throat bursts from swallowing what's too big
The throat bursts from swallowing what's too big
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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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.