Bartii yaqaan, bari uma korodho
BEnglish Translation
He who knows the spot doesn't add more dawns
Context & Meaning
Experience needs no repetition — once you've learned, don't redo mistakes
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Baadi nin aan lahayn bay ag joogtaa
Lost things stay near the one who doesn't own them
Lost things stay near the one who doesn't own them
Baqal fardo la miratay, dhiggood bay isu mooddaa
A mule running with horses thinks it's one of them
A mule running with horses thinks it's one of them
Biyo sare tegay waa la sugayaa
Water that rises is waited for
Water that rises is waited for
Bilaysin bir ka adag
A promise is harder than iron
A promise is harder than iron
Basari buulkeeda bayaa waaye
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
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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.