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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Casarkii wixii kugu dhacaa, cishihii lagugu caayaa
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Ceebtaadaad kow ogtahay, kun looma sheego
If you know your first flaw, you needn't be told a...
If you know your first flaw, you needn't be told a...
Carruurta mulaca, cayaar cayaar bay u dishaa; isagana waa u qoor gooyo
Mischievous children kill playfully and meet death...
Mischievous children kill playfully and meet death...
Canaan ka yaab, reer ma doojo
Fear of criticism doesn't drive a family away
Fear of criticism doesn't drive a family away
Car faruurrow, foori gaalee?
O lipless one, how will you whistle?
O lipless one, how will you whistle?
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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.