Balaayo buulkaagaa laga galaa
BEnglish Translation
Trouble enters through your own hut
Context & Meaning
Problems often arise from within, not from outside sources
Proverb ID
#152Type
Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Baayac-mushtar bilowgiis bur iyo bajiye weeye
Business begins with flour and porridge
Business begins with flour and porridge
Bir baa bir goysa
Iron cuts iron
Iron cuts iron
Badhi mag ma laha
A limb has no reputation
A limb has no reputation
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
Been fakatay, runi ma gaadho
A lie that escapes can't be caught by truth
A lie that escapes can't be caught by truth
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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.