Haliba wiil bay korisaa, wedkeedana way leedahay
HEnglish Translation
Every cow raises a son, but still keeps her own udder
Context & Meaning
Even while giving, one must retain something — balance generosity
Proverb ID
#577Type
Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
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
Hadal waa la kala odhan og yahay, Ilaahayna waa la kala bari og yahay
People know how to talk to each other, and God kno...
People know how to talk to each other, and God kno...
Hadday tubaako faa'iido leedahay, Habargidir baa liqi lahayd
If tobacco had benefit, Habargidir would have eate...
If tobacco had benefit, Habargidir would have eate...
Hadal badani haan ma buuxsho
Much talk doesn't fill the pot
Much talk doesn't fill the pot
Quick Actions
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.