Hubsiimo hal baa la siistaa
HEnglish Translation
Certainty costs a she-camel
Context & Meaning
Security comes with sacrifice — assurance has a price
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Proverbs starting with "H"
Hunguri weyni, kuunto weyni baa laga qaadaa
A big appetite meets a big meal
A big appetite meets a big meal
Haddaad tagto meel lagu il la'yahay, ishaa layska ridaa
If you go where eyes are gouged, pluck out your ow...
If you go where eyes are gouged, pluck out your ow...
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 yar iyo hawl badan
Few words, much work
Few words, much work
Hadba sidii loo jabaa, loo dhitiyaa
One fights as he's been beaten
One fights as he's been beaten
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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.