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"
Carrab dalab leh waa la gartaa, uur dadbanse lama garto
A greedy tongue can be seen, but a hidden heart ca...
A greedy tongue can be seen, but a hidden heart ca...
Ciyaar baa dhab u gadoonta
Play often turns into seriousness
Play often turns into seriousness
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...
Canaan ka yaab, reer ma doojo
Fear of criticism doesn't drive a family away
Fear of criticism doesn't drive a family away
Cadku ceeji, xil iyo geeriba kuu dil
Flesh may choke you, duty and death may destroy yo...
Flesh may choke you, duty and death may destroy yo...
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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.