Caana daatay, dabadood la qabtaa
CEnglish Translation
Once milk is spilled, you can't catch it
Context & Meaning
What's lost is gone — regret doesn't recover what's past
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "C"
Calool rag waa webi xagaa
A man's heart is a flowing river
A man's heart is a flowing river
Cadku ceeji, xil iyo geeriba kuu dil
Flesh may choke you, duty and death may destroy yo...
Flesh may choke you, duty and death may destroy yo...
Ciyaar baa dhab u gadoonta
Play often turns into seriousness
Play often turns into seriousness
Casarkii wixii kugu dhacaa, cishihii lagugu caayaa
What happens to you in the afternoon, you're mocke...
What happens to you in the afternoon, you're mocke...
Carraabo, fadhaa quusiyey
Carraabo's laziness brought him despair
Carraabo's laziness brought him despair
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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.