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"
Bidaari sibiq bay kugu gashaa
Evil enters you silently
Evil enters you silently
Ballan habeenimo, jarmaado subax bay leedahay
A night promise faces morning regret
A night promise faces morning regret
Birta adag dab ayaa lagu jilciyaa
Hard iron is softened by fire
Hard iron is softened by fire
Basari buulkeeda bayaa waaye
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
Balaayo buulkaagaa laga galaa
Trouble enters through your own hut
Trouble enters through your own hut
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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.