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Kurdish Proverbs

The wit and wisdom of Kurdish sayings — each proverb with its translation and meaning.

Qûna wê qûna mirişkêye hêkê qaza dike.
Its rear is that of a chicken, yet it lays goose eggs.
Qûsî naxwe avrîya masî
A turtle does not eat a fish's leftovers.
Reng rengin, sor bi dengin
Colors are many, but red is renowned.
Rengan tevde di heman lezê de dihatin lewitandin, yekamînî dane rengê spî
All colors became dirty at the same rate, yet white won first place.
Rêya dirêj bi gavên biçûk dest pê dike
A long journey begins with small steps.
Rêzê êş li mal nêye payîn
Your turn at the mill will not wait for you at home.
Rih dibe bost dijmin nabe dost
A beard may grow a span long, but an enemy does not become a friend.
Rohn dikim nan derê, tir dikim dan derê
If I make the soup thin, it consumes the bread; if I make it thick, it consumes the grain.
Roja xweş bi serîda xweşe
A good day is beautiful from its very beginning.
Rovî kî berdayî çêtire ji şêrekî girêdayî
A free fox is better than a chained lion.