Canbe laf baa ku jirta
CEnglish Translation
There's a seed inside the mango
Context & Meaning
Every sweetness hides difficulty — good things come with challenges
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "C"
Col iyo nabad, mid baa caynka lagu xejiyaa
Whether war or peace, both require balance
Whether war or peace, both require balance
Col iyo abaar, cagahaagaa lagaga baxaa
War and drought are escaped with your own feet
War and drought are escaped with your own feet
Cabaadiba cadaab bay ka subxaanalaysataa
Even suffering glorifies deliverance from torment
Even suffering glorifies deliverance from torment
Col hortii baa hub la samaystaa
Weapons are made before war
Weapons are made before war
Col ku galay, cabsi kugu reeb
A battle you entered leaves you fearful
A battle you entered leaves you fearful
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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.