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"
Beentaada hore, runtaada dambey dishaa
Your earlier lies destroy your later truths
Your earlier lies destroy your later truths
Beerka jecli, xaydha jecli
Love the liver, love the fat
Love the liver, love the fat
Baadi nin aan lahayn bay ag joogtaa
Lost things stay near the one who doesn't own them
Lost things stay near the one who doesn't own them
Ballan habeenimo, jarmaado subax bay leedahay
A night promise faces morning regret
A night promise faces morning regret
Been doode, been buu dhaartaa
A liar swears by his own lie
A liar swears by his own lie
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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.