Haani guntay ka tolantaa
HEnglish Translation
A pot is patched at its base
Context & Meaning
Fix problems from the root — true repair starts at the foundation
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Habaar waalid ma hadho
A parent's curse never misses
A parent's curse never misses
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...
Hadba sidii loo jabaa, loo dhitiyaa
One fights as he's been beaten
One fights as he's been beaten
Hadal waa mergi, hadba meel buu u jiidmaa
Speech is fluid; it goes wherever it's pulled
Speech is fluid; it goes wherever it's pulled
Hurdo habar ma koriso
Sleep raises no woman
Sleep raises no woman
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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.