Baryo badan iyo bukaan badanba waa laysku nacaa
BEnglish Translation
Too much begging and too much sickness make people avoid you
Context & Meaning
Overdependence and constant complaining drive people away
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Buur caws ah oo biyo ku agyaal, baadi doon, yoobiciidkuba waa
Even the gazelle seeks the grassy hill near water
Even the gazelle seeks the grassy hill near water
Bisayl iyo ceedhiin waxa u dhexeeya waa yac-yacood
Between ripeness and rawness lies confusion
Between ripeness and rawness lies confusion
Baddu waa isku dhadhan
The sea has the same taste everywhere
The sea has the same taste everywhere
Biyahaan fiiqsi loo liqin iyo hadalkaan fiirsi loo oran, feer bay wax yeelaan
Water swallowed carelessly and words spoken though...
Water swallowed carelessly and words spoken though...
Balaayo buulkaagaa laga galaa
Trouble enters through your own hut
Trouble enters through your own hut
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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.