Hilib hal, dukhsi ayaa qudhmiya
HEnglish Translation
A fly spoils even one piece of meat
Context & Meaning
A small fault ruins greatness — guard against little evils
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Halmaan hadal kuma jiro
Daydreams contain no speech
Daydreams contain no speech
Heeraa wan ma aha
The diamond isn't a ram
The diamond isn't a ram
Haddaan sacabka xeelad ku jirin, maxaa habeenkii loo tumaa?
If there's no skill in the clapping, why clap at n...
If there's no skill in the clapping, why clap at n...
Hunnu hunnu hadal ma aha, himbiriirsi arag ma aha
Humming isn't speech; blinking isn't sight
Humming isn't speech; blinking isn't sight
Hurdo habar ma koriso
Sleep raises no woman
Sleep raises no woman
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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.