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
Proverb ID
#181Type
Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Bisayl iyo ceedhiin waxa u dhexeeya waa yac-yacood
Between ripeness and rawness lies confusion
Between ripeness and rawness lies confusion
Baareey guur, oo sixnigaagana la guur
Research marriage, and learn from the mistakes of ...
Research marriage, and learn from the mistakes of ...
Basari buulkeeda bayaa waaye
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
Biyo socda biyo fadhiyey kiciyaan
Flowing water stirs stagnant water
Flowing water stirs stagnant water
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
Quick Actions
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.