Col iyo abaar, cagahaagaa lagaga baxaa
CEnglish Translation
War and drought are escaped with your own feet
Context & Meaning
Self-reliance and movement bring safety — don't wait for rescue
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "C"
Caano yar iyo ciidan yarba, marka la waayo ayaa la tebaa
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Little milk and a small army are missed only when ...
Cadawgaa looma taahee, tunkaa lagu adkeeyaa
You don't run from the enemy; you strengthen your ...
You don't run from the enemy; you strengthen your ...
Carab iyo labadiisa daan baa isugu dhow, iyana way is qaniinaan
The tongue and its jaws are close, yet they bite o...
The tongue and its jaws are close, yet they bite o...
Canbe laf baa ku jirta
There's a seed inside the mango
There's a seed inside the mango
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.