Hunguri weyni, kuunto weyni baa laga qaadaa
HEnglish Translation
A big appetite meets a big meal
Context & Meaning
Great needs demand great means — provision matches hunger
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Proverbs starting with "H"
Haad habeen kacay, wax baa kiciyey
A bird that rises at night must have been disturbe...
A bird that rises at night must have been disturbe...
Hubsiimo hal baa la siistaa
Certainty costs a she-camel
Certainty costs a she-camel
Hadday curaddii durdurisay, aaran maxaad moodday?
If the eldest misbehaves, what do you expect of th...
If the eldest misbehaves, what do you expect of th...
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?
Hunguri wax ka weyn la mariyaa wuu dillaacaa
The throat bursts from swallowing what's too big
The throat bursts from swallowing what's too big
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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.