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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Proverbs starting with "B"
Baareey guur, oo sixnigaagana la guur
Research marriage, and learn from the mistakes of ...
Research marriage, and learn from the mistakes of ...
Buur caws ah oo biyo ku agyaal, baadi doon, yoobiciidkuba waa
Even the gazelle seeks the grassy hill near water
Even the gazelle seeks the grassy hill near water
Balaayo laba qad ma leh
Calamity doesn't eat twice a day
Calamity doesn't eat twice a day
Buubaal biyaha korkood buu ka didaa
The buoy jumps only on the water's surface
The buoy jumps only on the water's surface
Ballaysin bir ka adag
A promise is stronger than iron
A promise is stronger than iron
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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.