Hal maqaarka diidaysaa, daldalool bay ka eegtaa
HEnglish Translation
A cow that rejects its hide looks through its holes
Context & Meaning
You can't reject your nature — self-denial is futile
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hadday degdegsiiyo door dhalaan, kaadsiiyana kiish lacageey dhalaan
Haste bears sons, patience brings bags of money
Haste bears sons, patience brings bags of money
Hadba sidii loo jabaa, loo dhitiyaa
One fights as he's been beaten
One fights as he's been beaten
Haday fooli timaaddo, gudo qarsiimo reeban
When labor pains begin, secrecy ends
When labor pains begin, secrecy ends
Hadal intaadan buu ammaan yahay
Speech is safe before it's spoken
Speech is safe before it's spoken
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.