Bililiqo-doon waa nabad-diid
BEnglish Translation
A looter is an enemy of peace
Context & Meaning
Greed and theft destroy harmony — peace requires fairness
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
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...
Biyo socda biyo fadhiyey kiciyaan
Flowing water stirs stagnant water
Flowing water stirs stagnant water
Bilaysin bir ka adag
A promise is harder than iron
A promise is harder than iron
Bartii yaqaan, bari uma korodho
He who knows the spot doesn't add more dawns
He who knows the spot doesn't add more dawns
Barasho horteed ha i nicin
Don't dislike me before knowing me
Don't dislike me before knowing me
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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.