Maahmaah Soomaali

Discover the wisdom of East Africa through traditional Somali proverbs

🌟 Proverb of the Day

Rag wuxuu kugu bartuu kugu dilaa
A man kills you with what he first knew you by
Familiarity breeds danger — beware what you reveal
Found 71 proverb(s) starting with "H"

Meaning: While the word is in your heart, it's safe

Context: Once spoken, you lose control — silence is strength

Meaning: Good speech is charity

Context: Kind words are as valuable as giving — verbal goodness blesses both

Meaning: Hot and cold words meet at one place

Context: Extreme tempers meet in conflict — moderation prevents strife

Meaning: One man speaks to you one way, another hears you differently

Context: Miscommunication is common — choose words carefully

Meaning: Few words, much work

Context: Silent doers achieve more than loud talkers

Meaning: The elder's speech is a summary

Context: Wisdom is concise — the experienced speak efficiently

Meaning: Speech is fluid; it goes wherever it's pulled

Context: Conversations follow influence — steer talk wisely

Meaning: Speech is like sap — it flows

Context: Words travel naturally — control them before they spread

Meaning: People know how to talk to each other, and God knows their hearts

Context: Truth is known to God — sincerity matters more than words

Meaning: Speech is saying and listening

Context: Communication is two-sided — balance talking with listening

Meaning: Rough talk never brings good

Context: Harsh words sow conflict — gentleness wins peace

Meaning: One said it one way, another took it another

Context: People interpret words differently — communication requires clarity

Meaning: The one who talks much never finishes; the one who talks less misses nothing

Context: Brevity is wisdom — less talk, more meaning

Meaning: Words aren't shared, but milk is

Context: Real generosity lies in giving, not speaking

Meaning: Words and meat are different

Context: Talking isn't the same as acting — real value comes from doing

Meaning: Both speech and girls grow without blessing if prayer is absent

Context: Without guidance, beauty and words become dangerous — moral teaching is key

Meaning: Speech is safe before it's spoken

Context: Once spoken, words can't be taken back — silence preserves safety

Meaning: Talk doesn't go beyond talk

Context: Empty promises achieve nothing — only doing counts

Meaning: Much talk doesn't fill the pot

Context: Words don't replace deeds — action feeds results

Meaning: A word said without care travels far; milk drunk without care harms the ribs

Context: Carelessness in speech or action brings harm — mindfulness matters