Caano jiilaal canba canbid
CEnglish Translation
Milk in the dry season is as rare as the leaves of the canb tree
Context & Meaning
Valuable things are scarce in hard times
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "C"
Casaan, qurux kama qatana
Red color adds nothing to beauty
Red color adds nothing to beauty
Caano yar iyo ciidan yarba, marka la waayo ayaa la tebaa
Little milk and a small army are missed only when ...
Little milk and a small army are missed only when ...
Caro walaal waa la bariyaa
Anger between brothers cools with time
Anger between brothers cools with time
Canbe laf baa ku jirta
There's a seed inside the mango
There's a seed inside the mango
Ciyi waa ka beryey
The howling is over
The howling is over
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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.