Hooyadii ka guurtay, habar yartii kuma negaato
HEnglish Translation
He who leaves his mother can't settle with his aunt
Context & Meaning
Rejecting your roots leads to instability — value where you come from
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hal maqaarka diidaysaa, daldalool bay ka eegtaa
A cow that rejects its hide looks through its hole...
A cow that rejects its hide looks through its hole...
Haddii aad dhimanayso, dhareerkaa layska duwaa
If you're dying, wipe your saliva
If you're dying, wipe your saliva
Haddaad been sheegayso, been run u eg sheeg
If you must lie, make it sound true
If you must lie, make it sound true
Hadal waayeel waa guudmar
The elder's speech is a summary
The elder's speech is a summary
Haani guntay ka tolantaa
A pot is patched at its base
A pot is patched at its base
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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.