Bannaankaba arkaayow, maxaa babac ku saaraaya?
BEnglish Translation
You who see only the outside, what covers the inside?
Context & Meaning
Don't judge by appearances — the unseen holds the truth
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Been doode, been buu dhaartaa
A liar swears by his own lie
A liar swears by his own lie
Beentaada hore, runtaada dambey dishaa
Your earlier lies destroy your later truths
Your earlier lies destroy your later truths
Baryo iyo is-daluuc layskuma daro
Begging and pride don't go together
Begging and pride don't go together
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...
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.