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"
Caleen qudhac, calool geel ma buuxiso
An acacia leaf doesn't fill a camel's belly
An acacia leaf doesn't fill a camel's belly
Ciirtay dhammay, ceebtaada yaqaan
He who knows your shame has finished you
He who knows your shame has finished you
Ciise socod kuma laabna, abeesona samir kuma laabna
Jesus doesn't turn back on his journey; the snake ...
Jesus doesn't turn back on his journey; the snake ...
Calool rag waa webi xagaa
A man's heart is a flowing river
A man's heart is a flowing river
Col iyo nabad, mid baa caynka lagu xejiyaa
Whether war or peace, both require balance
Whether war or peace, both require balance
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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.