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"
Hadal nin badiyeyna ma dhammeeyo, nin yarreeyeyna waxba kama tegin
The one who talks much never finishes; the one who...
The one who talks much never finishes; the one who...
Haday fooli timaaddo, gudo qarsiimo reeban
When labor pains begin, secrecy ends
When labor pains begin, secrecy ends
Heeraa wan ma aha
The diamond isn't a ram
The diamond isn't a ram
Hurdo habar ma koriso
Sleep raises no woman
Sleep raises no woman
Hal maqaarka diidaysaa, daldalool bay ka eegtaa
A cow that rejects its hide looks through its hole...
A cow that rejects its hide looks through its hole...
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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.