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
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Bilaysin bir ka adag
A promise is harder than iron
A promise is harder than iron
Bidaari sibiq bay kugu gashaa
Evil enters you silently
Evil enters you silently
Bililiqo-doon waa nabad-diid
A looter is an enemy of peace
A looter is an enemy of peace
Birta adag dab ayaa lagu jilciyaa
Hard iron is softened by fire
Hard iron is softened by fire
Baryo badan iyo bukaan badanba waa laysku nacaa
Too much begging and too much sickness make people...
Too much begging and too much sickness make people...
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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.