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"
Col iyo abaar, cagahaagaa lagaga baxaa
War and drought are escaped with your own feet
War and drought are escaped with your own feet
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
Ciyigii waa ka beryey, qofkii cunay baa ka liita
The howling has ended, but the one who ate still s...
The howling has ended, but the one who ate still s...
Cadku ceeji, xil iyo geeriba kuu dil
Flesh may choke you, duty and death may destroy yo...
Flesh may choke you, duty and death may destroy yo...
Caana daatay, dabadood la qabtaa
Once milk is spilled, you can't catch it
Once milk is spilled, you can't catch it
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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.