Belaayo kaa sii jeedda, layskuma soo jeedsho
BEnglish Translation
Don't call back a calamity that's leaving you
Context & Meaning
When misfortune passes, let it go — don't bring back the past
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Proverbs starting with "B"
Bari waaga mooyee, wax san kama yimaadaan
From the east comes nothing good except daylight
From the east comes nothing good except daylight
Bannaankaba arkaayow, maxaa babac ku saaraaya?
You who see only the outside, what covers the insi...
You who see only the outside, what covers the insi...
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
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...
Bawdo rag, maalinba mid baa qaawan
Among men, one's thigh is exposed each day
Among men, one's thigh is exposed each day
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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.