Baadi nin aan lahayn bay ag joogtaa
BEnglish Translation
Lost things stay near the one who doesn't own them
Context & Meaning
Misfortune often befalls the careless or unprepared
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Proverbs starting with "B"
Beer wax dhalow baa
Only a cultivated field yields crops
Only a cultivated field yields crops
Beeni raad ma leh
Lies leave no trail
Lies leave no trail
Bari waaga mooyee, wax san kama yimaadaan
From the east comes nothing good except daylight
From the east comes nothing good except daylight
Bannaankaba arkaayow, maxaa babac ku saaraaya?
You who see only the outside, what covers the insi...
You who see only the outside, what covers the insi...
Baryo badan iyo bukaan badanba waa laysku nacaa
Too much begging and too much sickness make people...
Too much begging and too much sickness make people...
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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.