Basari buulkeeda bayaa waaye
BEnglish Translation
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
Context & Meaning
Everyone belongs where they come from — home defines belonging
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Bawdo rag, maalinba mid baa qaawan
Among men, one's thigh is exposed each day
Among men, one's thigh is exposed each day
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 ...
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
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
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...
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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.