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"
Hadalku intuu uurkaaga ku jiro, waa ammaan
While the word is in your heart, it's safe
While the word is in your heart, it's safe
Hunguri weyni, kuunto weyni baa laga qaadaa
A big appetite meets a big meal
A big appetite meets a big meal
Hilib hal, dukhsi ayaa qudhmiya
A fly spoils even one piece of meat
A fly spoils even one piece of meat
Hunguri wax ka weyn la mariyaa wuu dillaacaa
The throat bursts from swallowing what's too big
The throat bursts from swallowing what's too big
Haddaad tagto meel lagu il la'yahay, ishaa layska ridaa
If you go where eyes are gouged, pluck out your ow...
If you go where eyes are gouged, pluck out your ow...
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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.