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
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "K"
Kibir waa lagu kufaa
Pride causes a fall
Pride causes a fall
Karis xun, iyana way ku wax la
Bad cooking spoils even good ingredients
Bad cooking spoils even good ingredients
Kaftan iyo kaadi baa laysku cadaabaa
Joking and urination both involve pressure
Joking and urination both involve pressure
Kolka waylaha la helo, ayaa lo'dana la maalaa
When calves are found, cows are milked
When calves are found, cows are milked
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
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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.