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"
Bidaari sibiq bay kugu gashaa
Evil enters you silently
Evil enters you silently
Baryo iyo is-daluuc layskuma daro
Begging and pride don't go together
Begging and pride don't go together
Baruur qudhuntay baa baruuro qudhmisa
Rotten fat spoils fresh fat
Rotten fat spoils fresh fat
Buubaal biyaha korkood buu ka didaa
The buoy jumps only on the water's surface
The buoy jumps only on the water's surface
Badhi mag ma laha
A limb has no reputation
A limb has no reputation
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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.