Ciyigii waa ka beryey, qofkii cunay baa ka liita
CEnglish Translation
The howling has ended, but the one who ate still suffers
Context & Meaning
After chaos, the guilty still bear the burden — actions have consequences
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "C"
Carruuri kor cabsooday leedahaye, kal cabsooda ma leh
Children fear authority but not one another
Children fear authority but not one another
Canaan ka yaab, ceesaan ma doojo
Fear of blame doesn't stop a wise person's purpose
Fear of blame doesn't stop a wise person's purpose
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
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...
Cali noolba wax sii
Give something to every living Ali
Give something to every living Ali
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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.