Cali noolba wax sii
CEnglish Translation
Give something to every living Ali
Context & Meaning
Be generous to the living — charity is for the present, not the dead
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "C"
Ceel dad liqa, ul baa lagu dayaa
A well that swallows people is tested with a stick
A well that swallows people is tested with a stick
Cirmigaagoo dheeraadaa, geel dhalayana waa ku tusaa
Long life shows you camels giving birth
Long life shows you camels giving birth
Col hortii baa hub la samaystaa
Weapons are made before war
Weapons are made before war
Carraabo, fadhaa quusiyey
Carraabo's laziness brought him despair
Carraabo's laziness brought him despair
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 ...
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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.