Hamba soor ma aha
HEnglish Translation
Foam isn't food
Context & Meaning
Appearances deceive — substance matters
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Habar fadhida, legdin bay ka fudud tahay
A sitting woman finds wrestling easy
A sitting woman finds wrestling easy
Hadal waa margi
Speech is like sap — it flows
Speech is like sap — it flows
Hurdo habar ma koriso
Sleep raises no woman
Sleep raises no woman
Hadal lama wadaagee, caano la wadaagaa
Words aren't shared, but milk is
Words aren't shared, but milk is
Habar Jeclo, hadalka dib bay u gocotaa
The talkative woman regrets her words later
The talkative woman regrets her words later
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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.