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
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Bir baa bir goysa
Iron cuts iron
Iron cuts iron
Bannaankiis maray maradiisa geed ma qabsado
Whoever walks outside his garment finds no shade
Whoever walks outside his garment finds no shade
Biyo meel godan bay isugu tagaan
Water gathers where the ground is low
Water gathers where the ground is low
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...
Biyo ay horotood dhooqo tahay, dabadooda maxaad mooddaa?
If the beginning of the water is muddy, how clean ...
If the beginning of the water is muddy, how clean ...
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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.