Hal diidaysaa, geed ay ku xoqato ma waaydo
HEnglish Translation
A cow that refuses the brush will still find a tree to scratch
Context & Meaning
Everyone seeks comfort — instinct finds its way
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hillaac biyihiisuu muujiyaa
Lightning reveals its own rain
Lightning reveals its own rain
Haddii lagu sheego waa lays sheelaa, haddii lagu sheelana waa lays sheegaa
If you're spoken of, people will talk; if you goss...
If you're spoken of, people will talk; if you goss...
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
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
Haddaad been sheegayso, been run u eg sheeg
If you must lie, make it sound true
If you must lie, make it sound true
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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.