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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Proverbs starting with "B"
Barasho u yeelo geedkaad cugsan doonto
Get to know the tree you'll lean on
Get to know the tree you'll lean on
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...
Baddu waa isku dhadhan
The sea has the same taste everywhere
The sea has the same taste everywhere
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
Baruuro sabool, badhaadhe leeyahay
The poor man's fat belongs to the rich man
The poor man's fat belongs to the rich man
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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.