Biyo socda biyo fadhiyey kiciyaan
BEnglish Translation
Flowing water stirs stagnant water
Context & Meaning
Active people inspire the idle — progress influences others
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Baadi nin aan lahayn bay ag joogtaa
Lost things stay near the one who doesn't own them
Lost things stay near the one who doesn't own them
Boqol sano oo dawlad-xumo ah, hal habeen oo dawlad-la'aan baa ka daran
A hundred years of bad government is better than o...
A hundred years of bad government is better than o...
Beeni raad ma leh
Lies leave no trail
Lies leave no trail
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...
Balaayo buulkaagaa laga galaa
Trouble enters through your own hut
Trouble enters through your own hut
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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.