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"
Hubsiimo hal baa la siistaa
Certainty costs a she-camel
Certainty costs a she-camel
Hurdo habar ma koriso
Sleep raises no woman
Sleep raises no woman
Haddii lagu sheego waa lays sheelaa, haddii lagu sheelana waa lays sheegaa
If you're spoken of, people will talk; if you goss...
If you're spoken of, people will talk; if you goss...
Habar Jeclo, hadalka dib bay u gocotaa
The talkative woman regrets her words later
The talkative woman regrets her words later
Hadal waa margi
Speech is like sap — it flows
Speech is like sap — it flows
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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.