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
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hashu ragaadka maysku eryeysaa mise wayska bixinaysaa?
Is the cow chasing the calf, or is she pushing it ...
Is the cow chasing the calf, or is she pushing it ...
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...
Hadal yar iyo hawl badan
Few words, much work
Few words, much work
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.