Colka wadhaf ma lagu dayey
CEnglish Translation
Has anyone tried throwing a shield at war?
Context & Meaning
Some actions are useless — choose wise strategies
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "C"
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
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...
Cali noolba wax sii
Give something to every living Ali
Give something to every living Ali
Caasiga iridkaaga ma mooga, baarri dadow dad kuuma noqdo
The disobedient is never far from your door, but t...
The disobedient is never far from your door, but t...
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...
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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.