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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Proverbs starting with "B"
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...
Baruur qudhuntay baa baruuro qudhmisa
Rotten fat spoils fresh fat
Rotten fat spoils fresh fat
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...
Bidaari sibiq bay kugu gashaa
Evil enters you silently
Evil enters you silently
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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.