«أَنْفَكْ مِنَّكْ وَلَوْ كَانْ أَجْدَمْ، وِصْبَاعَكْ صُبَاعَكْ وَلَوْ كَانْ أَقْطَمْ»

The saying compares a difficult relative to an injured part of the body: damaged or unwanted, yet still inseparable from oneself. It emphasizes that kinship continues even when a family member is disagreeable or falls short of what one would wish.

Its point is not praise for the relative’s conduct, but recognition of an enduring family connection. The proverb presents close kin as people who remain within one’s own circle, even when their presence is unwelcome or their qualities are deeply disliked.

Used when speaking of a troublesome or unwanted close relative to emphasize that the person nevertheless remains kin. It can express the idea that family connection persists despite disappointment, conflict, or strong disapproval.