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"
Hangaraarac lug uma dhutiyo
Limping doesn't tire the leg
Limping doesn't tire the leg
Hadal waa mergi, hadba meel buu u jiidmaa
Speech is fluid; it goes wherever it's pulled
Speech is fluid; it goes wherever it's pulled
Habaar waalid ma hadho
A parent's curse never misses
A parent's curse never misses
Haddaan sacabka xeelad ku jirin, maxaa habeenkii loo tumaa?
If there's no skill in the clapping, why clap at n...
If there's no skill in the clapping, why clap at n...
Heeraa wan ma aha
The diamond isn't a ram
The diamond isn't a ram
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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.