Casaan, qurux kama qatana
CEnglish Translation
Red color adds nothing to beauty
Context & Meaning
True beauty lies in character, not in appearance
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Proverbs starting with "C"
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
Cudud caano gaabsheen, cagaar ma korsho
An arm deprived of milk doesn't grow green
An arm deprived of milk doesn't grow green
Cidlo ciirsi ma leh
Loneliness has no helper
Loneliness has no helper
Ceeb looma dhinto, cara lalama qarxo, cayna looma dhaawacmo
Shame doesn't kill, anger doesn't explode, and ins...
Shame doesn't kill, anger doesn't explode, and ins...
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 ...
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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.