Barooriba buulkeeday ku hartaa
BEnglish Translation
Crying ends in its own nest
Context & Meaning
Sorrow remains with the sufferer — pain can't be shared fully
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Beentaada hore, runtaada dambey dishaa
Your earlier lies destroy your later truths
Your earlier lies destroy your later truths
Basari buulkeeda bayaa waaye
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
Boraan hadimo ha qodin, ku dhici doontaa mooyee
Don't dig a trap — you might fall into it yourself
Don't dig a trap — you might fall into it yourself
Baruuro sabool, badhaadhe leeyahay
The poor man's fat belongs to the rich man
The poor man's fat belongs to the rich man
Barasho horteed ha i nicin
Don't dislike me before knowing me
Don't dislike me before knowing me
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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.