Carab iyo ilkaa cid isugu dhow, iyaguna way is qaniinaan
CEnglish Translation
The tongue and teeth are close, yet they bite each other
Context & Meaning
Even those closest to you may hurt you sometimes — conflict is natural among kin
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "C"
Ceesaantii arigeeda diidda, orgi shisheeyaa saartaa
When a donkey refuses its owner, a stranger rides ...
When a donkey refuses its owner, a stranger rides ...
Cirmigaagoo dheeraadaa, geel dhalayana waa ku tusaa
Long life shows you camels giving birth
Long life shows you camels giving birth
Calool-adayg waa Ilaahay wehelkii
Endurance is God's companion
Endurance is God's companion
Carruuri waa ciil laga waynaado
Children are a pain one outgrows
Children are a pain one outgrows
Carab lo'aad caws looma tilmaamo
You don't show a cow its grass
You don't show a cow its grass
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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.