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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Proverbs starting with "B"
Balaayo madax la qabtay leedahaye, minjo la qabto ma leh
A calamity can be stopped from the head, not from ...
A calamity can be stopped from the head, not from ...
Belaayo kaa sii jeedda, layskuma soo jeedsho
Don't call back a calamity that's leaving you
Don't call back a calamity that's leaving you
Biyo sare tegay waa la sugayaa
Water that rises is waited for
Water that rises is waited for
Bil-saddex reerkaagana waa kaa kaxaysaa, reer kalena kuuma geyso
Three months after marriage, your wife leaves your...
Three months after marriage, your wife leaves your...
Beer wax dhalow baa
Only a cultivated field yields crops
Only a cultivated field yields crops
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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.