Hunguri wax ka weyn la mariyaa wuu dillaacaa
HEnglish Translation
The throat bursts from swallowing what's too big
Context & Meaning
Greed destroys — overreaching brings downfall
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hadalaw nin si kuu yidhi, hawraarayna ninba si kuu qaaday
One man speaks to you one way, another hears you d...
One man speaks to you one way, another hears you d...
Hadba sidii loo jabaa, loo dhitiyaa
One fights as he's been beaten
One fights as he's been beaten
Hadal lama wadaagee, caano la wadaagaa
Words aren't shared, but milk is
Words aren't shared, but milk is
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 nin si u yiri, ninna si u qaaday
One said it one way, another took it another
One said it one way, another took it another
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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.