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"
Biyo sacabbadaadaa looga dhergaa
One drinks water only with their own hands
One drinks water only with their own hands
Baahidu qof kuu daran bay kuu geysaa
Hunger drives you to someone worse off than you
Hunger drives you to someone worse off than you
Bilaysin bir ka adag
A promise is harder than iron
A promise is harder than iron
Baryo badan iyo bukaan badanba waa laysku nacaa
Too much begging and too much sickness make people...
Too much begging and too much sickness make people...
Barasho horteed ha i nicin
Don't dislike me before knowing me
Don't dislike me before knowing me
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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.