Baso waa baso, si kastoo loo subko
BEnglish Translation
An onion is still an onion, no matter how it's cooked
Context & Meaning
Things don't change their essence — appearances don't alter truth
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Beerka jecli, xaydha jecli
Love the liver, love the fat
Love the liver, love the fat
Beer wax dhalow baa
Only a cultivated field yields crops
Only a cultivated field yields crops
Buubaal biyaha korkood buu ka didaa
The buoy jumps only on the water's surface
The buoy jumps only on the water's surface
Barooriba buulkeeday ku hartaa
Crying ends in its own nest
Crying ends in its own nest
Barasho u yeelo geedkaad cugsan doonto
Get to know the tree you'll lean on
Get to know the tree you'll lean on
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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.