Baddu waa isku dhadhan
BEnglish Translation
The sea has the same taste everywhere
Context & Meaning
Human nature is the same across places — people are alike everywhere
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Bililiqo-doon waa nabad-diid
A looter is an enemy of peace
A looter is an enemy of peace
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
Belaayo kaa sii jeedda, layskuma soo jeedsho
Don't call back a calamity that's leaving you
Don't call back a calamity that's leaving you
Barooriba buulkeeday ku hartaa
Crying ends in its own nest
Crying ends in its own nest
Birta adag dab ayaa lagu jilciyaa
Hard iron is softened by fire
Hard iron is softened by fire
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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.