Biyo meel godan bay isugu tagaan
BEnglish Translation
Water gathers where the ground is low
Context & Meaning
Humility attracts goodness — pride repels it
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Been doode, been buu dhaartaa
A liar swears by his own lie
A liar swears by his own lie
Biyo sacabbadaadaa looga dhergaa
One drinks water only with their own hands
One drinks water only with their own hands
Basari buulkeeda bayaa waaye
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
Balaayo laba qad ma leh
Calamity doesn't eat twice a day
Calamity doesn't eat twice a day
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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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.