Badhi mag ma laha
BEnglish Translation
A limb has no reputation
Context & Meaning
Individual effort is recognized only as part of a whole — unity gives identity
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Proverbs starting with "B"
Boqol sano oo dawlad-xumo ah, hal habeen oo dawlad-la'aan baa ka daran
A hundred years of bad government is better than o...
A hundred years of bad government is better than o...
Baruuro sabool, badhaadhe leeyahay
The poor man's fat belongs to the rich man
The poor man's fat belongs to the rich man
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 gororay meel godan bay isugu tagaan
Flowing water gathers in a low place
Flowing water gathers in a low place
Bilaysin bir ka adag
A promise is harder than iron
A promise is harder than iron
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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.