Ballan habeenimo, jarmaado subax bay leedahay
BEnglish Translation
A night promise faces morning regret
Context & Meaning
Decisions made in haste or darkness bring shame with daylight
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Bir baa bir goysa
Iron cuts iron
Iron cuts iron
Biyahaan fiiqsi loo liqin iyo hadalkaan fiirsi loo oran, feer bay wax yeelaan
Water swallowed carelessly and words spoken though...
Water swallowed carelessly and words spoken though...
Bari waaga mooyee, wax san kama yimaadaan
From the east comes nothing good except daylight
From the east comes nothing good except daylight
Bannaankiis maray maradiisa geed ma qabsado
Whoever walks outside his garment finds no shade
Whoever walks outside his garment finds no shade
Badhi mag ma laha
A limb has no reputation
A limb has no reputation
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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.