Kab xume ma hadho ee kab laawe ayaa hadha
KEnglish Translation
The one with a bad shoe isn't the worst off, but the one without shoes is
Context & Meaning
Having little is better than having nothing — appreciate what you have
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Kibir waa lagu kufaa
Pride causes a fall
Pride causes a fall
Kelyo nimaan lahayn, bay kaadi dishaa
The one without kidneys is killed by his own urine
The one without kidneys is killed by his own urine
Kuftin, jilib iyo habaar waalid midna sahal kuma hadho
A knee injury and a parent's curse both heal slowl...
A knee injury and a parent's curse both heal slowl...
Kibiraw, kab iga xoor; faanawna, far iga jabi
Proud one, throw away my shoe; boaster, break my f...
Proud one, throw away my shoe; boaster, break my f...
Kolka waylaha la helo, ayaa lo'dana la maalaa
When calves are found, cows are milked
When calves are found, cows are milked
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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.