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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Proverbs starting with "B"
Biyo ay horotood dhooqo tahay, dabadooda maxaad mooddaa?
If the beginning of the water is muddy, how clean ...
If the beginning of the water is muddy, how clean ...
Biyo meel godan bay isugu tagaan
Water gathers where the ground is low
Water gathers where the ground is low
Badhi mag ma laha
A limb has no reputation
A limb has no reputation
Baruuro sabool, badhaadhe leeyahay
The poor man's fat belongs to the rich man
The poor man's fat belongs to the rich man
Bartii yaqaan, bar xoolaad kuma korodho
He who knows the place won't lose his livestock th...
He who knows the place won't lose his livestock th...
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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.