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"
Hilib beer laga doortay, waa weyd
Meat chosen from the liver is always tender
Meat chosen from the liver is always tender
Hillaac biyihiisuu muujiyaa
Lightning reveals its own rain
Lightning reveals its own rain
Hadal intaadan buu ammaan yahay
Speech is safe before it's spoken
Speech is safe before it's spoken
Hadalka kulul iyo kan qabowna meel buu isugu tagaa
Hot and cold words meet at one place
Hot and cold words meet at one place
Habeen ciidan maaha
One night doesn't make a campaign
One night doesn't make a campaign
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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.