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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hadal aan fiiro loo odhan, wuu kula fogaadaa; caano aan fiiqsi loo dhamina feedhahay wax yeelaan
A word said without care travels far; milk drunk w...
A word said without care travels far; milk drunk w...
Hadal yar iyo hawl badan
Few words, much work
Few words, much work
Haliba wiil bay korisaa, wedkeedana way leedahay
Every cow raises a son, but still keeps her own ud...
Every cow raises a son, but still keeps her own ud...
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?
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.