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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Bidaari sibiq bay kugu gashaa
Evil enters you silently
Evil enters you silently
Been fakatay, runi ma gaadho
A lie that escapes can't be caught by truth
A lie that escapes can't be caught by truth
Buubaal biyaha korkood buu ka didaa
The buoy jumps only on the water's surface
The buoy jumps only on the water's surface
Belaayo, "guur" bay ku tiraahdaa ama "guurso"
Calamity says to you, "marry or get married"
Calamity says to you, "marry or get married"
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...
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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.