Kitaab meelaan lagu fasirayn, laguma furfuro
KEnglish Translation
A book isn't opened where it can't be explained
Context & Meaning
Knowledge needs understanding — wisdom belongs where it's valued
Proverb ID
#632Type
Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "K"
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...
Kolka waylaha la helo, ayaa lo'dana la maalaa
When calves are found, cows are milked
When calves are found, cows are milked
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...
Kaftan iyo kaadi baa laysku cadaabaa
Joking and urination both involve pressure
Joking and urination both involve pressure
Kibir waa lagu kufaa
Pride causes a fall
Pride causes a fall
Quick Actions
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.