Been doode, been buu dhaartaa
BEnglish Translation
A liar swears by his own lie
Context & Meaning
Dishonest people use oaths to hide deceit
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Baadi nin aan lahayn bay ag joogtaa
Lost things stay near the one who doesn't own them
Lost things stay near the one who doesn't own them
Baqal fardo la miratay, dhiggood bay isu mooddaa
A mule running with horses thinks it's one of them
A mule running with horses thinks it's one of them
Barooriba buulkeeday ku hartaa
Crying ends in its own nest
Crying ends in its own nest
Biyahaan fiiqsi loo liqin iyo hadalkaan fiirsi loo oran, feer bay wax yeelaan
Water swallowed carelessly and words spoken though...
Water swallowed carelessly and words spoken though...
Biyo socda biyo fadhiyey kiciyaan
Flowing water stirs stagnant water
Flowing water stirs stagnant water
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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.