Bawdo rag, maalinba mid baa qaawan
BEnglish Translation
Among men, one's thigh is exposed each day
Context & Meaning
Everyone faces shame or hardship at some point — life exposes all
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Proverbs starting with "B"
Bilaysin bir ka adag
A promise is harder than iron
A promise is harder than iron
Beentaada hore, runtaada dambey dishaa
Your earlier lies destroy your later truths
Your earlier lies destroy your later truths
Been doode, been buu dhaartaa
A liar swears by his own lie
A liar swears by his own lie
Belaayo hor la qabtay leedahay, ee dabo la qabto ma leh
Trouble can be stopped from the front, not from be...
Trouble can be stopped from the front, not from be...
Biyo sacabbadaadaa looga dhergaa
One drinks water only with their own hands
One drinks water only with their own hands
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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.