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"
Bidaari sibiq bay kugu gashaa
Evil enters you silently
Evil enters you silently
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...
Baruuro sabool, badhaadhe leeyahay
The poor man's fat belongs to the rich man
The poor man's fat belongs to the rich man
Ballaysin bir ka adag
A promise is stronger than iron
A promise is stronger than iron
Beeni raad ma leh
Lies leave no trail
Lies leave no trail
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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.