- English translation
A woman is warmly received where the hostess is her own relative.
- Literal wording
She who has a headscarf enters with joy.
- Meaning and lesson
The saying contrasts the comfort of visiting a household linked through one’s own female kin with the unease of entering through marriage ties. Its headscarf image is figurative: it means having one’s own relative in the home, not simply possessing clothing.
In its traditional framing, it suggests that a woman may be welcomed more confidently where her own relatives hold influence, while a husband’s female relatives may receive a cooler welcome. It reflects gendered in-law dynamics and should not be treated as a general rule about families or women.
- When it is used
Used when discussing why a woman may feel freer visiting a home connected to her own kin than one linked only by marriage; it comments on the practical value of family support within a household.
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