Cuntadaan gacantaada ku jirin iyo afkaagu way kala raagaan
CEnglish 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
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Proverbs starting with "C"
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...
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...
Ciyi waa ka beryey
The howling is over
The howling is over
Cid wax kusiisa, wax badan baad aragtaa; cid kuu talisa, wax yar
Many will give you things, few will give you advic...
Many will give you things, few will give you advic...
Carab lo'aad caws looma tilmaamo
You don't show a cow its grass
You don't show a cow its grass
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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.