Beerka jecli, xaydha jecli
BEnglish Translation
Love the liver, love the fat
Context & Meaning
If you love one part, love the whole — accept people entirely
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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
Baryo badan iyo bukaan badanba waa laysku nacaa
Too much begging and too much sickness make people...
Too much begging and too much sickness make people...
Beentaada hore, runtaada dambey dishaa
Your earlier lies destroy your later truths
Your earlier lies destroy your later truths
Buubaal biyaha korkood buu ka didaa
The buoy jumps only on the water's surface
The buoy jumps only on the water's surface
Ban waraabiyo gaal baqataba, baraar la helaa
Whether from hyena or infidel, wisdom can be found
Whether from hyena or infidel, wisdom can be found
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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.