Baahidu qof kuu daran bay kuu geysaa
BEnglish Translation
Hunger drives you to someone worse off than you
Context & Meaning
Desperation lowers standards — need makes people humble
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Been fakatay, runi ma gaadho
A lie that escapes can't be caught by truth
A lie that escapes can't be caught by truth
Baqal fardo la miratay, dhiggood bay isu mooddaa
A mule running with horses thinks it's one of them
A mule running with horses thinks it's one of them
Badhi mag ma laha
A limb has no reputation
A limb has no reputation
Ballan habeenimo, jarmaado subax bay leedahay
A night promise faces morning regret
A night promise faces morning regret
Bililiqo-doon waa nabad-diid
A looter is an enemy of peace
A looter is an enemy of peace
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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.