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"
Hilib hal, dukhsi ayaa qudhmiya
A fly spoils even one piece of meat
A fly spoils even one piece of meat
Hadal lama wadaagee, caano la wadaagaa
Words aren't shared, but milk is
Words aren't shared, but milk is
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 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
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.