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"
Barooriba buulkeeday ku hartaa
Crying ends in its own nest
Crying ends in its own nest
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
Belo markay adiga kaa maqan tahay, qayrkaa bay ku maqan tahay
When disaster spares you, it's with someone else
When disaster spares you, it's with someone else
Ban waraabiyo gaal baqataba, baraar la helaa
Whether from hyena or infidel, wisdom can be found
Whether from hyena or infidel, wisdom can be found
Bir baa bir goysa
Iron cuts iron
Iron cuts iron
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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.