Biyo sare tegay waa la sugayaa
BEnglish Translation
Water that rises is waited for
Context & Meaning
Patience brings results — good things take time
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Bawdo rag, maalinba mid baa qaawan
Among men, one's thigh is exposed each day
Among men, one's thigh is exposed each day
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 sacabbadaadaa looga dhergaa
One drinks water only with their own hands
One drinks water only with their own hands
Balaayo buulkaagaa laga galaa
Trouble enters through your own hut
Trouble enters through your own hut
Bartii yaqaan, bar xoolaad kuma korodho
He who knows the place won't lose his livestock th...
He who knows the place won't lose his livestock th...
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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.