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"
Baruur qudhuntay baa baruuro qudhmisa
Rotten fat spoils fresh fat
Rotten fat spoils fresh fat
Belaayo, "guur" bay ku tiraahdaa ama "guurso"
Calamity says to you, "marry or get married"
Calamity says to you, "marry or get married"
Belaayo kaa sii jeedda, layskuma soo jeedsho
Don't call back a calamity that's leaving you
Don't call back a calamity that's leaving you
Bartii yaqaan, bar xoolaad kuma korodho
He who knows the place won't lose his livestock th...
He who knows the place won't lose his livestock th...
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.