Culimo dad u ekaysaa bay kugu dishaa, abeesana dhul u ekaysaa
CEnglish Translation
A cleric disguised as righteous deceives like a snake blending with the ground
Context & Meaning
False appearances deceive — beware of hypocrisy
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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
Caana daatay, dabadood la qabtaa
Once milk is spilled, you can't catch it
Once milk is spilled, you can't catch it
Ceel dad liqa, ul baa lagu dayaa
A well that swallows people is tested with a stick
A well that swallows people is tested with a stick
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
Canjeero siday u kala koreyso ayaa loo cunaa
Pancakes are eaten in the order they're stacked
Pancakes are eaten in the order they're stacked
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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.