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"
Habar fadhida, legdin bay ka fudud tahay
A sitting woman finds wrestling easy
A sitting woman finds wrestling easy
Hasha naasa adag iyo weedha kulul, maxaa kulmiyey?
What joins the hard-uddered camel and harsh words?
What joins the hard-uddered camel and harsh words?
Heeraa wan ma aha
The diamond isn't a ram
The diamond isn't a ram
Haddii aan la kala roonaan, roob ma da'o
If all things were equal, no rain would fall
If all things were equal, no rain would fall
Hal diidaysaa, geed ay ku xoqato ma waaydo
A cow that refuses the brush will still find a tre...
A cow that refuses the brush will still find a tre...
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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.