Maahmaah Soomaali

Discover the wisdom of East Africa through traditional Somali proverbs

🌟 Proverb of the Day

Dad waxa ugu muran badan jaxar iyo jaahil
The proud and the ignorant argue most
Pride and ignorance breed quarrel
Found 59 proverb(s) starting with "C"

Meaning: Food not in your hand and your mouth are far apart

Context: Don't depend on promises — only what you hold is truly yours

Meaning: A cleric disguised as righteous deceives like a snake blending with the ground

Context: False appearances deceive — beware of hypocrisy

Meaning: An arm deprived of milk doesn't grow green

Context: Neglect kills potential — nourishment is essential for growth

Meaning: War never ends — let the one nearest you come last

Context: Avoid spreading conflict — don't escalate fights

Meaning: Has anyone tried throwing a shield at war?

Context: Some actions are useless — choose wise strategies

Meaning: A war started by women and anger from a calf both cool slowly

Context: Emotional beginnings take time to settle — avoid impulsive conflicts

Meaning: A battle you entered leaves you fearful

Context: Experience leaves marks — hardship teaches caution

Meaning: Whether war or peace, both require balance

Context: Strength maintains both peace and defense

Meaning: War and drought are escaped with your own feet

Context: Self-reliance and movement bring safety — don't wait for rescue

Meaning: Weapons are made before war

Context: Preparation prevents disaster — plan ahead

Meaning: The night's crying dog felt something

Context: Every reaction has a cause — don't ignore warnings

Meaning: The howling has ended, but the one who ate still suffers

Context: After chaos, the guilty still bear the burden — actions have consequences

Meaning: The howling is over

Context: Trouble has passed — peace has returned

Meaning: Play often turns into seriousness

Context: Joking can become conflict — control your behavior

Meaning: Long life shows you camels giving birth

Context: With age comes experience — patience reveals all

Meaning: Jesus doesn't turn back on his journey; the snake doesn't return to patience

Context: Some natures don't change — habit defines character

Meaning: He who knows your shame has finished you

Context: One aware of your weakness can easily harm you — protect your secrets

Meaning: Loneliness has no helper

Context: People need others — no one thrives in isolation

Meaning: Many will give you things, few will give you advice

Context: True guidance is rare — material help is common, wisdom scarce

Meaning: When a donkey refuses its owner, a stranger rides it

Context: Neglect invites replacement — value what you have before others do