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
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Badhi mag ma laha
A limb has no reputation
A limb has no reputation
Bannaankiis maray maradiisa geed ma qabsado
Whoever walks outside his garment finds no shade
Whoever walks outside his garment finds no shade
Buur caws ah oo biyo ku agyaal, baadi doon, yoobiciidkuba waa
Even the gazelle seeks the grassy hill near water
Even the gazelle seeks the grassy hill near water
Biyo sacabbadaadaa looga dhergaa
One drinks water only with their own hands
One drinks water only with their own hands
Belaayo aanad guriga keensan, bannaanka kaama raacdo
Trouble you didn't bring home won't follow you out...
Trouble you didn't bring home won't follow you out...
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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.