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
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Baruur qudhuntay baa baruuro qudhmisa
Rotten fat spoils fresh fat
Rotten fat spoils fresh fat
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
Balaayo buulkaagaa laga galaa
Trouble enters through your own hut
Trouble enters through your own hut
Biyo sare tegay waa la sugayaa
Water that rises is waited for
Water that rises is waited for
Baryo iyo is-daluuc layskuma daro
Begging and pride don't go together
Begging and pride don't go together
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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.