Gaal dil, gartiisana sii
GEnglish Translation
Kill the infidel, but give him his right
Context & Meaning
Even with enemies, justice must prevail — fairness above all
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Guur iyo gabay toona lama gabto
Neither marriage nor poetry can be concealed
Neither marriage nor poetry can be concealed
Guur ninkii rabaa, guurti buu raadiyaa
He who wants marriage seeks elders
He who wants marriage seeks elders
Geed joog, gartii waa yaqaan; laga dhimayna dhaxalkii waa yaqaan
The standing tree knows both justice and inheritan...
The standing tree knows both justice and inheritan...
Geel soddon qaaday, saddex kuma dari waayo
A camel carrying thirty can bear three more
A camel carrying thirty can bear three more
Guur laguma degdego, laguna raago
Don't rush into marriage or delay it too long
Don't rush into marriage or delay it too long
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About Somali Proverbs
Somali proverbs (Maahmaah Soomaali) are an integral part of Somali culture, passed down through generations. They reflect the wisdom, values, and experiences of the Somali people, often relating to pastoral life, community, and traditional values.