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"
Baadi nin aan lahayn bay ag joogtaa
Lost things stay near the one who doesn't own them
Lost things stay near the one who doesn't own them
Bililiqo-doon waa nabad-diid
A looter is an enemy of peace
A looter is an enemy of peace
Biyo sacabbadaadaa looga dhergaa
One drinks water only with their own hands
One drinks water only with their own hands
Beeni raad ma leh
Lies leave no trail
Lies leave no trail
Beer wax dhalow baa
Only a cultivated field yields crops
Only a cultivated field yields crops
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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.