Boqol sano oo dawlad-xumo ah, hal habeen oo dawlad-la'aan baa ka daran
BEnglish Translation
A hundred years of bad government is better than one night of anarchy
Context & Meaning
Order, even if poor, is better than chaos
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
Belaayo hor la qabtay leedahay, ee dabo la qabto ma leh
Trouble can be stopped from the front, not from be...
Trouble can be stopped from the front, not from be...
Balaayo buulkaagaa laga galaa
Trouble enters through your own hut
Trouble enters through your own hut
Buubaal biyaha korkood buu ka didaa
The buoy jumps only on the water's surface
The buoy jumps only on the water's surface
Baryo iyo is-daluuc layskuma daro
Begging and pride don't go together
Begging and pride don't go together
Baso waa baso, si kastoo loo subko
An onion is still an onion, no matter how it's coo...
An onion is still an onion, no matter how it's coo...
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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.