Harag sagaaro, "iiga kac" ma ahee "iiga durug" ma leh
HEnglish Translation
The lizard's skin says "get off me," not "go away"
Context & Meaning
Some tolerate pressure but not distance — patience over avoidance
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Proverbs starting with "H"
Hadal aan fiiro loo odhan, wuu kula fogaadaa; caano aan fiiqsi loo dhamina feedhahay wax yeelaan
A word said without care travels far; milk drunk w...
A word said without care travels far; milk drunk w...
Hunguri wax ka weyn la mariyaa wuu dillaacaa
The throat bursts from swallowing what's too big
The throat bursts from swallowing what's too big
Hawo iyo hoos galbeed labadaba lama gaadho
You can reach neither the wind nor the western sha...
You can reach neither the wind nor the western sha...
Hubsiimo hal baa la siistaa
Certainty costs a she-camel
Certainty costs a she-camel
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.