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"
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
Belaayo hor la qabtay leedahay, ee dabo la qabto ma leh
Trouble can be stopped from the front, not from be...
Trouble can be stopped from the front, not from be...
Balaayo buulkaagaa laga galaa
Trouble enters through your own hut
Trouble enters through your own hut
Beer wax dhalow baa
Only a cultivated field yields crops
Only a cultivated field yields crops
Birta adag dab ayaa lagu jilciyaa
Hard iron is softened by fire
Hard iron is softened by fire
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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.