Belo markay adiga kaa maqan tahay, qayrkaa bay ku maqan tahay
BEnglish Translation
When disaster spares you, it's with someone else
Context & Meaning
Everyone faces their turn — life spares no one forever
Proverb ID
#184Type
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Proverbs starting with "B"
Baruur qudhuntay baa baruuro qudhmisa
Rotten fat spoils fresh fat
Rotten fat spoils fresh fat
Ballan habeenimo, jarmaado subax bay leedahay
A night promise faces morning regret
A night promise faces morning regret
Bannaankiis maray maradiisa geed ma qabsado
Whoever walks outside his garment finds no shade
Whoever walks outside his garment finds no shade
Bari waaga mooyee, wax san kama yimaadaan
From the east comes nothing good except daylight
From the east comes nothing good except daylight
Bisqin rag bay kuu geysaa, ragse kaama celiso
Adultery leads you to men, but no man will save yo...
Adultery leads you to men, but no man will save yo...
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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.