Hashu ragaadka maysku eryeysaa mise wayska bixinaysaa?
HEnglish Translation
Is the cow chasing the calf, or is she pushing it away?
Context & Meaning
Actions may look the same but mean differently — judge intent carefully
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
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...
Habeenkii hoos baa loo hadlaa, maalintiina hareeraha waa layska eegaa
At night people whisper, by day they watch each ot...
At night people whisper, by day they watch each ot...
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...
Hadalna "sii dheh" baa diley, hanbana "sii hudh" baa dishay
Talk was ruined by "say more," and soup was spoile...
Talk was ruined by "say more," and soup was spoile...
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
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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.