What does Hadal waa dahab mean?

Speech is gold (Somali saying) For example: "Hadal waa dahab, aamusnaan waa lacag (Speech is gold, silence is silver)"

Where does the slang word Hadal waa dahab come from?

Hadal waa dahab is a slang term from Djibouti. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Djibouti and across Africa.

Hadal waa dahab

🇩🇯 Djibouti Slang

Added Aug 09, 2025 · 1 definition

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Speech is gold (Somali saying)

"Hadal waa dahab, aamusnaan waa lacag (Speech is gold, silence is silver)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 09, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇩🇯 Djibouti
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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