Cuntadaan gacantaada ku jirin iyo afkaagu way kala raagaan

C
English Translation

Food not in your hand and your mouth are far apart

Context & Meaning

Don't depend on promises — only what you hold is truly yours

Proverb ID
#262
Type
Somali Proverb
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.