Cadku ceeji, xil iyo geeriba kuu dil
CEnglish Translation
Flesh may choke you, duty and death may destroy you
Context & Meaning
Life's burdens are inevitable — duty and mortality can't be escaped
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "C"
Cadho walaal waa la bariyaa
Anger toward a brother can be taught to fade
Anger toward a brother can be taught to fade
Cuntadaan gacantaada ku jirin iyo afkaagu way kala raagaan
Food not in your hand and your mouth are far apart
Food not in your hand and your mouth are far apart
Ciyaar baa dhab u gadoonta
Play often turns into seriousness
Play often turns into seriousness
Canbe laf baa ku jirta
There's a seed inside the mango
There's a seed inside the mango
Cadawgaa looma taahee, tunkaa lagu adkeeyaa
You don't run from the enemy; you strengthen your ...
You don't run from the enemy; you strengthen your ...
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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.