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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "C"
Cuntadaan gacantaada ku jirin iyo afkaagu way kala raagaan
Food not in your hand and your mouth are far apart
Food not in your hand and your mouth are far apart
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
Col iyo nabad, mid baa caynka lagu xejiyaa
Whether war or peace, both require balance
Whether war or peace, both require balance
Calool rag waa webi xagaa
A man's heart is a flowing river
A man's heart is a flowing river
Carruuri waa ciil laga waynaado
Children are a pain one outgrows
Children are a pain one outgrows
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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.