Baqal fardo la miratay, dhiggood bay isu mooddaa
BEnglish Translation
A mule running with horses thinks it's one of them
Context & Meaning
Pride without merit is foolish — know your place
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Birta adag dab ayaa lagu jilciyaa
Hard iron is softened by fire
Hard iron is softened by fire
Buur caws ah oo biyo ku agyaal, baadi doon, yoobiciidkuba waa
Even the gazelle seeks the grassy hill near water
Even the gazelle seeks the grassy hill near water
Baahidu qof kuu daran bay kuu geysaa
Hunger drives you to someone worse off than you
Hunger drives you to someone worse off than you
Baruur qudhuntay baa baruuro qudhmisa
Rotten fat spoils fresh fat
Rotten fat spoils fresh fat
Ballan habeenimo, jarmaado subax bay leedahay
A night promise faces morning regret
A night promise faces morning regret
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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.