Beer wax dhalow baa
BEnglish Translation
Only a cultivated field yields crops
Context & Meaning
Effort brings reward — you reap what you sow
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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
Beerka jecli, xaydha jecli
Love the liver, love the fat
Love the liver, love the fat
Biyo sacabbadaadaa looga dhergaa
One drinks water only with their own hands
One drinks water only with their own hands
Baruuro sabool, badhaadhe leeyahay
The poor man's fat belongs to the rich man
The poor man's fat belongs to the rich man
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.