Balaayo laba qad ma leh
BEnglish Translation
Calamity doesn't eat twice a day
Context & Meaning
Trouble doesn't happen repeatedly in the same way — once is enough
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Basari buulkeeda bayaa waaye
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
Ballan habeenimo, jarmaado subax bay leedahay
A night promise faces morning regret
A night promise faces morning regret
Bisqin rag bay kuu geysaa, ragse kaama celiso
Adultery leads you to men, but no man will save yo...
Adultery leads you to men, but no man will save yo...
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...
Ballaysin bir ka adag
A promise is stronger than iron
A promise is stronger 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.