Bannaankiis maray maradiisa geed ma qabsado
BEnglish Translation
Whoever walks outside his garment finds no shade
Context & Meaning
Those who abandon their protection face hardship — stay within your means
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Proverbs starting with "B"
Beer wax dhalow baa
Only a cultivated field yields crops
Only a cultivated field yields crops
Basari buulkeeda bayaa waaye
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
Ballaysin bir ka adag
A promise is stronger than iron
A promise is stronger than iron
Belaayo aanad guriga keensan, bannaanka kaama raacdo
Trouble you didn't bring home won't follow you out...
Trouble you didn't bring home won't follow you out...
Baruuro sabool, badhaadhe leeyahay
The poor man's fat belongs to the rich man
The poor man's fat belongs to the rich man
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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.