Belaayo aanad guriga keensan, bannaanka kaama raacdo
BEnglish Translation
Trouble you didn't bring home won't follow you outside
Context & Meaning
Avoid creating your own problems — prevention is safety
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Baso waa baso, si kastoo loo subko
An onion is still an onion, no matter how it's coo...
An onion is still an onion, no matter how it's coo...
Basari buulkeeda bayaa waaye
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
Bari waaga mooyee, wax san kama yimaadaan
From the east comes nothing good except daylight
From the east comes nothing good except daylight
Biyo sacabbadaadaa looga dhergaa
One drinks water only with their own hands
One drinks water only with their own hands
Baryo iyo is-daluuc layskuma daro
Begging and pride don't go together
Begging and pride don't go together
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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.