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"
Carruurey, cayntaa baday
Oh children, your playfulness has ruined you
Oh children, your playfulness has ruined you
Casaan, qurux kama qatana
Red color adds nothing to beauty
Red color adds nothing to beauty
Canjeero siday u kala koreyso ayaa loo cunaa
Pancakes are eaten in the order they're stacked
Pancakes are eaten in the order they're stacked
Cirmigaagoo dheeraadaa, geel dhalayana waa ku tusaa
Long life shows you camels giving birth
Long life shows you camels giving birth
Cudud caano gaabsheen, cagaar ma korsho
An arm deprived of milk doesn't grow green
An arm deprived of milk doesn't grow green
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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.