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"
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...
Karis xun, iyana way ku wax la
Bad cooking spoils even good ingredients
Bad cooking spoils even good ingredients
Kolka waylaha la helo, ayaa lo'dana la maalaa
When calves are found, cows are milked
When calves are found, cows are milked
Kab xume ma hadho ee kab laawe ayaa hadha
The one with a bad shoe isn't the worst off, but t...
The one with a bad shoe isn't the worst off, but t...
Kibir waa lagu kufaa
Pride causes a fall
Pride causes a fall
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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.