Cid wax kusiisa, wax badan baad aragtaa; cid kuu talisa, wax yar
CEnglish Translation
Many will give you things, few will give you advice
Context & Meaning
True guidance is rare — material help is common, wisdom scarce
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Proverbs starting with "C"
Calool rag waa webi xagaa
A man's heart is a flowing river
A man's heart is a flowing river
Colkaa ma dhammaadee, ka kuu xigo ha u danbeeyo
War never ends — let the one nearest you come last
War never ends — let the one nearest you come last
Carraabo, fadhaa quusiyey
Carraabo's laziness brought him despair
Carraabo's laziness brought him despair
Cuntadaan gacantaada ku jirin iyo afkaagu way kala raagaan
Food not in your hand and your mouth are far apart
Food not in your hand and your mouth are far apart
Ceebtaadaad kow ogtahay, kun looma sheego
If you know your first flaw, you needn't be told a...
If you know your first flaw, you needn't be told a...
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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.