Belaayo hor la qabtay leedahay, ee dabo la qabto ma leh
BEnglish Translation
Trouble can be stopped from the front, not from behind
Context & Meaning
Prevent issues early — too late is too late
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Bartii yaqaan, bari uma korodho
He who knows the spot doesn't add more dawns
He who knows the spot doesn't add more dawns
Belaayo aanad guriga keensan, bannaanka kaama raacdo
Trouble you didn't bring home won't follow you out...
Trouble you didn't bring home won't follow you out...
Baryo iyo is-daluuc layskuma daro
Begging and pride don't go together
Begging and pride don't go together
Belaayo, "guur" bay ku tiraahdaa ama "guurso"
Calamity says to you, "marry or get married"
Calamity says to you, "marry or get married"
Ballan habeenimo, jarmaado subax bay leedahay
A night promise faces morning regret
A night promise faces morning regret
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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.