Canaan ka yaab, ceesaan ma doojo
CEnglish Translation
Fear of blame doesn't stop a wise person's purpose
Context & Meaning
One should endure criticism to achieve good — don't abandon goals for fear of talk
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "C"
Cidlo ciirsi ma leh
Loneliness has no helper
Loneliness has no helper
Ceeb looma dhinto, cara lalama qarxo, cayna looma dhaawacmo
Shame doesn't kill, anger doesn't explode, and ins...
Shame doesn't kill, anger doesn't explode, and ins...
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?
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
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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.