Boraan hadimo ha qodin, ku dhici doontaa mooyee
BEnglish Translation
Don't dig a trap — you might fall into it yourself
Context & Meaning
Evil schemes backfire — harm returns to the doer
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "B"
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
Basari buulkeeda bayaa waaye
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
Biyo socda biyo fadhiyey kiciyaan
Flowing water stirs stagnant water
Flowing water stirs stagnant water
Birta adag dab ayaa lagu jilciyaa
Hard iron is softened by fire
Hard iron is softened by fire
Beer wax dhalow baa
Only a cultivated field yields crops
Only a cultivated field yields crops
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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.