Kuftin, jilib iyo habaar waalid midna sahal kuma hadho
KEnglish Translation
A knee injury and a parent's curse both heal slowly
Context & Meaning
Some wounds — physical or moral — take long to mend
Proverb ID
#634Type
Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "K"
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
Kibir waa lagu kufaa
Pride causes a fall
Pride causes a fall
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...
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...
Kaftan iyo kaadi baa laysku cadaabaa
Joking and urination both involve pressure
Joking and urination both involve pressure
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.