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
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Bil-saddex reerkaagana waa kaa kaxaysaa, reer kalena kuuma geyso
Three months after marriage, your wife leaves your...
Three months after marriage, your wife leaves your...
Baryo iyo is-daluuc layskuma daro
Begging and pride don't go together
Begging and pride don't go together
Baareey guur, oo sixnigaagana la guur
Research marriage, and learn from the mistakes of ...
Research marriage, and learn from the mistakes of ...
Bidaari sibiq bay kugu gashaa
Evil enters you silently
Evil enters you silently
Balaayo buulkaagaa laga galaa
Trouble enters through your own hut
Trouble enters through your own hut
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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.