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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "C"
Cabaadiba cadaab bay ka subxaanalaysataa
Even suffering glorifies deliverance from torment
Even suffering glorifies deliverance from torment
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
Cidlo ciirsi ma leh
Loneliness has no helper
Loneliness has no helper
Caro walaal waa la bariyaa
Anger between brothers cools with time
Anger between brothers cools with time
Colkaa ma dhammaadee, ka kuu xigo ha u danbeeyo
War never ends — let the one nearest you come last
War never ends — let the one nearest you come last
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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.