Bidaari sibiq bay kugu gashaa
BEnglish Translation
Evil enters you silently
Context & Meaning
Trouble comes unnoticed — stay vigilant
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Been fakatay, runi ma gaadho
A lie that escapes can't be caught by truth
A lie that escapes can't be caught by truth
Baqal fardo la miratay, dhiggood bay isu mooddaa
A mule running with horses thinks it's one of them
A mule running with horses thinks it's one of them
Bil-saddex reerkaagana waa kaa kaxaysaa, reer kalena kuuma geyso
Three months after marriage, your wife leaves your...
Three months after marriage, your wife leaves your...
Belaayo kaa sii jeedda, layskuma soo jeedsho
Don't call back a calamity that's leaving you
Don't call back a calamity that's leaving you
Boraan hadimo ha qodin, ku dhici doontaa mooyee
Don't dig a trap — you might fall into it yourself
Don't dig a trap — you might fall into it yourself
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About Somali Proverbs
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.