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"
Bilaysin bir ka adag
A promise is harder than iron
A promise is harder than iron
Beerka jecli, xaydha jecli
Love the liver, love the fat
Love the liver, love the fat
Balaayo laba qad ma leh
Calamity doesn't eat twice a day
Calamity doesn't eat twice a day
Biyo meel godan bay isugu tagaan
Water gathers where the ground is low
Water gathers where the ground is low
Ban waraabiyo gaal baqataba, baraar la helaa
Whether from hyena or infidel, wisdom can be found
Whether from hyena or infidel, wisdom can be found
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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.