Kaftan iyo kaadi baa laysku cadaabaa
KEnglish Translation
Joking and urination both involve pressure
Context & Meaning
Even light things have consequences — restraint matters in all things
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Proverbs starting with "K"
Kibir wuu kaa saaraa hadhka, meelse kuma geeyo
Pride drives you out of the shade but gives you no...
Pride drives you out of the shade but gives you no...
Karis xun, iyana way ku wax la
Bad cooking spoils even good ingredients
Bad cooking spoils even good ingredients
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
Kitaab meelaan lagu fasirayn, laguma furfuro
A book isn't opened where it can't be explained
A book isn't opened where it can't be explained
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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.