Bari waaga mooyee, wax san kama yimaadaan
BEnglish Translation
From the east comes nothing good except daylight
Context & Meaning
A skeptical proverb implying one must be cautious about sources or beginnings
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Bir baa bir goysa
Iron cuts iron
Iron cuts iron
Baryo badan iyo bukaan badanba waa laysku nacaa
Too much begging and too much sickness make people...
Too much begging and too much sickness make people...
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
Ballaysin bir ka adag
A promise is stronger than iron
A promise is stronger than iron
Beentaada hore, runtaada dambey dishaa
Your earlier lies destroy your later truths
Your earlier lies destroy your later truths
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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.