Carab iyo labadiisa daan baa isugu dhow, iyana way is qaniinaan
CEnglish Translation
The tongue and its jaws are close, yet they bite one another
Context & Meaning
Disagreements occur even among those who live together
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Proverbs starting with "C"
Cid wax kusiisa, wax badan baad aragtaa; cid kuu talisa, wax yar
Many will give you things, few will give you advic...
Many will give you things, few will give you advic...
Carruur gaal ah ma aha, muslimna ma aha; waa kii lagu daraa
A child is neither infidel nor Muslim — it becomes...
A child is neither infidel nor Muslim — it becomes...
Cudud caano gaabsheen, cagaar ma korsho
An arm deprived of milk doesn't grow green
An arm deprived of milk doesn't grow green
Ciirtay dhammay, ceebtaada yaqaan
He who knows your shame has finished you
He who knows your shame has finished you
Canjeero siday u kala koreyso ayaa loo cunaa
Pancakes are eaten in the order they're stacked
Pancakes are eaten in the order they're stacked
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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.