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"
Biyo sacabbadaadaa looga dhergaa
One drinks water only with their own hands
One drinks water only with their own hands
Beer wax dhalow baa
Only a cultivated field yields crops
Only a cultivated field yields crops
Biyahaan fiiqsi loo liqin iyo hadalkaan fiirsi loo oran, feer bay wax yeelaan
Water swallowed carelessly and words spoken though...
Water swallowed carelessly and words spoken though...
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
Beentaada hore, runtaada dambey dishaa
Your earlier lies destroy your later truths
Your earlier lies destroy your later truths
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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.