Belaayo, "guur" bay ku tiraahdaa ama "guurso"
BEnglish Translation
Calamity says to you, "marry or get married"
Context & Meaning
Sometimes disaster forces change — hardship drives action
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Ballan habeenimo, jarmaado subax bay leedahay
A night promise faces morning regret
A night promise faces morning regret
Bilaysin bir ka adag
A promise is harder than iron
A promise is harder than iron
Biyo gororay meel godan bay isugu tagaan
Flowing water gathers in a low place
Flowing water gathers in a low place
Balaayo buulkaagaa laga galaa
Trouble enters through your own hut
Trouble enters through your own hut
Balaayo madax la qabtay leedahaye, minjo la qabto ma leh
A calamity can be stopped from the head, not from ...
A calamity can be stopped from the head, not from ...
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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.