Baruuro sabool, badhaadhe leeyahay
BEnglish Translation
The poor man's fat belongs to the rich man
Context & Meaning
The poor man's success often benefits the wealthy — inequality in society
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
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
Biyo gororay meel godan bay isugu tagaan
Flowing water gathers in a low place
Flowing water gathers in a low place
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
Baruur qudhuntay baa baruuro qudhmisa
Rotten fat spoils fresh fat
Rotten fat spoils fresh fat
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.