Bilaysin bir ka adag
BEnglish Translation
A promise is harder than iron
Context & Meaning
A repetition of the earlier saying emphasizing the strength of a vow
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Belo markay adiga kaa maqan tahay, qayrkaa bay ku maqan tahay
When disaster spares you, it's with someone else
When disaster spares you, it's with someone else
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 ...
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...
Basari buulkeeda bayaa waaye
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
Balaayo laba qad ma leh
Calamity doesn't eat twice a day
Calamity doesn't eat twice a 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.