Birta adag dab ayaa lagu jilciyaa
BEnglish Translation
Hard iron is softened by fire
Context & Meaning
Tough people or situations yield under pressure — patience and firmness win
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Baryo iyo is-daluuc layskuma daro
Begging and pride don't go together
Begging and pride don't go together
Balaayo madax la qabtay leedahaye, minjo la qabto ma leh
A calamity can be stopped from the head, not from ...
A calamity can be stopped from the head, not from ...
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
Ballaysin bir ka adag
A promise is stronger than iron
A promise is stronger than iron
Buur caws ah oo biyo ku agyaal, baadi doon, yoobiciidkuba waa
Even the gazelle seeks the grassy hill near water
Even the gazelle seeks the grassy hill near water
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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.