Carruuri kor cabsooday leedahaye, kal cabsooda ma leh
CEnglish Translation
Children fear authority but not one another
Context & Meaning
Respect comes from hierarchy — fear flows downward
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Proverbs starting with "C"
Canbe laf baa ku jirta
There's a seed inside the mango
There's a seed inside the mango
Caasiga iridkaaga ma mooga, baarri dadow dad kuuma noqdo
The disobedient is never far from your door, but t...
The disobedient is never far from your door, but t...
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
Cirmigaagoo dheeraadaa, geel dhalayana waa ku tusaa
Long life shows you camels giving birth
Long life shows you camels giving birth
Carruurta mulaca, cayaar cayaar bay u dishaa; isagana waa u qoor gooyo
Mischievous children kill playfully and meet death...
Mischievous children kill playfully and meet death...
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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.