Hurdo cagaha ayay ka bilaabataa
HEnglish Translation
Sleep starts from the feet
Context & Meaning
Rest begins slowly — peace spreads from small beginnings
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Habar dhali weyday, aleelo bay ku waalatay
The barren woman went mad over feeding a doll
The barren woman went mad over feeding a doll
Haddii uu degdegsiinyo door dhalo, raagsiinyuhuna kiish lacageey dhalo
If haste bears sons, slowness bears bags of gold
If haste bears sons, slowness bears bags of gold
Harag sagaaro, "iiga kac" ma ahee "iiga durug" ma leh
The lizard's skin says "get off me," not "go away"
The lizard's skin says "get off me," not "go away"
Haday fooli timaaddo, gudo qarsiimo reeban
When labor pains begin, secrecy ends
When labor pains begin, secrecy ends
Hunguri weyni, kuunto weyni baa laga qaadaa
A big appetite meets a big meal
A big appetite meets a big meal
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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.