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
Proverb ID
#530Type
Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hasha naasa adag iyo weedha kulul, maxaa kulmiyey?
What joins the hard-uddered camel and harsh words?
What joins the hard-uddered camel and harsh words?
Hunguri weyni, kuunto weyni baa laga qaadaa
A big appetite meets a big meal
A big appetite meets a big meal
Hadalna "sii dheh" baa diley, hanbana "sii hudh" baa dishay
Talk was ruined by "say more," and soup was spoile...
Talk was ruined by "say more," and soup was spoile...
Hooyadii ka guurtay, habar yartii kuma negaato
He who leaves his mother can't settle with his aun...
He who leaves his mother can't settle with his aun...
Hal diidaysaa, geed ay ku xoqato ma waaydo
A cow that refuses the brush will still find a tre...
A cow that refuses the brush will still find a tre...
Quick Actions
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.