Ceesaantii arigeeda diidda, orgi shisheeyaa saartaa
CEnglish Translation
When a donkey refuses its owner, a stranger rides it
Context & Meaning
Neglect invites replacement — value what you have before others do
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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...
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...
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...
Carruur gaal ah ma aha, muslimna ma aha; waa kii lagu daraa
A child is neither infidel nor Muslim — it becomes...
A child is neither infidel nor Muslim — it becomes...
Caqli gaal iyo indho quraanjo lama arko
The intellect of an infidel and the eyes of an ant...
The intellect of an infidel and the eyes of an ant...
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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.