Maahmaah Soomaali

Discover the wisdom of East Africa through traditional Somali proverbs

🌟 Proverb of the Day

Nimaan wax garad ahayn, haanta gadaankeedaa wax loo saaraa
To the fool, food is placed behind the pot; to the wise, at the camel's trough
Intelligence earns privilege — fools miss opportunity
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