Biyo meel godan bay isugu tagaan
BEnglish Translation
Water gathers where the ground is low
Context & Meaning
Humility attracts goodness — pride repels it
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Belaayo kaa sii jeedda, layskuma soo jeedsho
Don't call back a calamity that's leaving you
Don't call back a calamity that's leaving you
Bilaysin bir ka adag
A promise is harder than iron
A promise is harder than iron
Beentaada hore, runtaada dambey dishaa
Your earlier lies destroy your later truths
Your earlier lies destroy your later truths
Biyo sare tegay waa la sugayaa
Water that rises is waited for
Water that rises is waited for
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.