Ceesaan ninkii weyddiinteda kugu dhibaa, kaxaynteedaa lagu dhibaa
CEnglish Translation
The one who troubles you when asking for the donkey will trouble you when leading it
Context & Meaning
People troublesome in small matters will be worse in big ones — avoid them early
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Proverbs starting with "C"
Cudud caano gaabsheen, cagaar ma korsho
An arm deprived of milk doesn't grow green
An arm deprived of milk doesn't grow green
Caana daatay, dabadood la qabtaa
Once milk is spilled, you can't catch it
Once milk is spilled, you can't catch it
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...
Col iyo abaar, cagahaagaa lagaga baxaa
War and drought are escaped with your own feet
War and drought are escaped with your own feet
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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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.