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
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Biyo meel godan bay isugu tagaan
Water gathers where the ground is low
Water gathers where the ground is low
Balaayo laba qad ma leh
Calamity doesn't eat twice a day
Calamity doesn't eat twice a day
Birta adag dab ayaa lagu jilciyaa
Hard iron is softened by fire
Hard iron is softened by fire
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
Bilaysin bir ka adag
A promise is harder than iron
A promise is harder than 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.