Biyo sacabbadaadaa looga dhergaa
BEnglish Translation
One drinks water only with their own hands
Context & Meaning
Everyone must take responsibility for themselves — self-reliance
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "B"
Biyo sare tegay waa la sugayaa
Water that rises is waited for
Water that rises is waited for
Balaayo buulkaagaa laga galaa
Trouble enters through your own hut
Trouble enters through your own hut
Bil-saddex reerkaagana waa kaa kaxaysaa, reer kalena kuuma geyso
Three months after marriage, your wife leaves your...
Three months after marriage, your wife leaves your...
Baareey guur, oo sixnigaagana la guur
Research marriage, and learn from the mistakes of ...
Research marriage, and learn from the mistakes of ...
Been fakatay, runi ma gaadho
A lie that escapes can't be caught by truth
A lie that escapes can't be caught by truth
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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.