Carruurta mulaca, cayaar cayaar bay u dishaa; isagana waa u qoor gooyo
CEnglish Translation
Mischievous children kill playfully and meet death seriously
Context & Meaning
Recklessness leads to disaster — play can turn deadly
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "C"
Caqli: dugaag sankuu ka galay; xoolo, sankuu ka galay; rag, xabadkuu ka galay; naago, indhuu ka galay
Sense enters beasts through the nose, animals thro...
Sense enters beasts through the nose, animals thro...
Ciise socod kuma laabna, abeesona samir kuma laabna
Jesus doesn't turn back on his journey; the snake ...
Jesus doesn't turn back on his journey; the snake ...
Col iyo abaar, cagahaagaa lagaga baxaa
War and drought are escaped with your own feet
War and drought are escaped with your own feet
Ciyaar baa dhab u gadoonta
Play often turns into seriousness
Play often turns into seriousness
Carruurey, cayntaa baday
Oh children, your playfulness has ruined you
Oh children, your playfulness has ruined you
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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.