Ballaysin bir ka adag
BEnglish Translation
A promise is stronger than iron
Context & Meaning
Keep your word — trust is the foundation of honor
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Biyo sare tegay waa la sugayaa
Water that rises is waited for
Water that rises is waited for
Biyo ay horotood dhooqo tahay, dabadooda maxaad mooddaa?
If the beginning of the water is muddy, how clean ...
If the beginning of the water is muddy, how clean ...
Boqol sano oo dawlad-xumo ah, hal habeen oo dawlad-la'aan baa ka daran
A hundred years of bad government is better than o...
A hundred years of bad government is better than o...
Baruur qudhuntay baa baruuro qudhmisa
Rotten fat spoils fresh fat
Rotten fat spoils fresh fat
Bartii yaqaan, bari uma korodho
He who knows the spot doesn't add more dawns
He who knows the spot doesn't add more dawns
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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.