Balaayo madax la qabtay leedahaye, minjo la qabto ma leh
BEnglish Translation
A calamity can be stopped from the head, not from the feet
Context & Meaning
Prevent problems early — once they grow, control is lost
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Baso waa baso, si kastoo loo subko
An onion is still an onion, no matter how it's coo...
An onion is still an onion, no matter how it's coo...
Belaayo kaa sii jeedda, layskuma soo jeedsho
Don't call back a calamity that's leaving you
Don't call back a calamity that's leaving you
Belaayo aanad guriga keensan, bannaanka kaama raacdo
Trouble you didn't bring home won't follow you out...
Trouble you didn't bring home won't follow you out...
Bawdo rag, maalinba mid baa qaawan
Among men, one's thigh is exposed each day
Among men, one's thigh is exposed each day
Beerka jecli, xaydha jecli
Love the liver, love the fat
Love the liver, love the fat
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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.