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"
Hadalku intuu uurkaaga ku jiro, waa ammaan
While the word is in your heart, it's safe
While the word is in your heart, it's safe
Hadal waa margi
Speech is like sap — it flows
Speech is like sap — it flows
Hadal iyo hablaba, duco la'aan bay tarmaan
Both speech and girls grow without blessing if pra...
Both speech and girls grow without blessing if pra...
Hadal waa la kala odhan og yahay, Ilaahayna waa la kala bari og yahay
People know how to talk to each other, and God kno...
People know how to talk to each other, and God kno...
Haddii uu degdegsiinyo door dhalo, raagsiinyuhuna kiish lacageey dhalo
If haste bears sons, slowness bears bags of gold
If haste bears sons, slowness bears bags of gold
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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.