Biyo gororay meel godan bay isugu tagaan
BEnglish Translation
Flowing water gathers in a low place
Context & Meaning
Wisdom and wealth flow to the humble
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
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
Belaayo aanad guriga keensan, bannaanka kaama raacdo
Trouble you didn't bring home won't follow you out...
Trouble you didn't bring home won't follow you out...
Baahidu qof kuu daran bay kuu geysaa
Hunger drives you to someone worse off than you
Hunger drives you to someone worse off than you
Birta adag dab ayaa lagu jilciyaa
Hard iron is softened by fire
Hard iron is softened by fire
Balaayo buulkaagaa laga galaa
Trouble enters through your own hut
Trouble enters through your own hut
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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.