Ciyowgii habeen dhawaaqay, wax buu dareemay
CEnglish Translation
The night's crying dog felt something
Context & Meaning
Every reaction has a cause — don't ignore warnings
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "C"
Col iyo abaar, cagahaagaa lagaga baxaa
War and drought are escaped with your own feet
War and drought are escaped with your own feet
Caano yar iyo ciidan yarba, marka la waayo ayaa la tebaa
Little milk and a small army are missed only when ...
Little milk and a small army are missed only when ...
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, 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
Carab lo'aad caws looma tilmaamo
You don't show a cow its grass
You don't show a cow its grass
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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.