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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Been doode, been buu dhaartaa
A liar swears by his own lie
A liar swears by his own lie
Ballaysin bir ka adag
A promise is stronger than iron
A promise is stronger than iron
Bisayl iyo ceedhiin waxa u dhexeeya waa yac-yacood
Between ripeness and rawness lies confusion
Between ripeness and rawness lies confusion
Basari buulkeeda bayaa waaye
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
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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.