Habar baas, inan baas bay dhashaa
HEnglish Translation
A wicked woman gives birth to a wicked child
Context & Meaning
Character is inherited — bad roots grow bad fruits
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Halmaan hadal kuma jiro
Daydreams contain no speech
Daydreams contain no speech
Hurdo cagaha ayay ka bilaabataa
Sleep starts from the feet
Sleep starts from the feet
Hunguri weyni, kuunto weyni baa laga qaadaa
A big appetite meets a big meal
A big appetite meets a big meal
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?
Hadal badani haan ma buuxsho
Much talk doesn't fill the pot
Much talk doesn't fill the pot
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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.