Haddii uu degdegsiinyo door dhalo, raagsiinyuhuna kiish lacageey dhalo
HEnglish Translation
If haste bears sons, slowness bears bags of gold
Context & Meaning
Patience leads to wealth — careful timing wins
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hawli jid caddeysay
Work clears the path
Work clears the path
Hadal iyo hilibba kala qalan
Words and meat are different
Words and meat are different
Hadalna "sii dheh" baa diley, hanbana "sii hudh" baa dishay
Talk was ruined by "say more," and soup was spoile...
Talk was ruined by "say more," and soup was spoile...
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
Hamba soor ma aha
Foam isn't food
Foam isn't food
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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.