12 Amazing Kashmiri Proverbs

Garr Wand’hai Garr Saa’sah, Bar’reh Nair’hai Ne Zaah

Home Sweet Home.


Sha’nae Chai Pho’ran

The lips of fools bring them strife.


Shaal T’saelith Bae’thein Choub

To cry over spilled milk.


Hoon Woran Te Kar’waan Pa’kan

Empty vessels make much noise.

Lion does not lose his sleep over the opinion of Sheep.


Boi Gov Ka’en, Bae’ni Gaie Tha’en

Brothers batter, sisters butter.


Kok’kran Mokh’te Chak’kun

Barking up the wrong tree.


Haap’tas Athi Oat Maand’na’vun

To make a dog’s breakfast of something.


Asav Nai Te La’sav kati

Laughter is the best medicine.


Gabbi Buthi Ram’hoon

Wolf in sheep’s clothing.


Aki kann bozun beyi kaan travun

To pay no heed.


Aali manz rong

Odd one out.


Alim chu samandar

The more you know, the more you know you don’t know.

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