Baayac-mushtar bilowgiis bur iyo bajiye weeye
BEnglish Translation
Business begins with flour and porridge
Context & Meaning
Every enterprise starts small — patience and persistence build success
Proverb ID
#173Type
Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Baruuro sabool, badhaadhe leeyahay
The poor man's fat belongs to the rich man
The poor man's fat belongs to the rich man
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
Barasho horteed, dad ha nicin
Don't hate people before you know them
Don't hate people before you know them
Bartii yaqaan, bari uma korodho
He who knows the spot doesn't add more dawns
He who knows the spot doesn't add more dawns
Baahidu qof kuu daran bay kuu geysaa
Hunger drives you to someone worse off than you
Hunger drives you to someone worse off than you
Quick Actions
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.