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"
Gees lo'aad kulaylkaa lagu gooyaa
An ox's horn is cut by heat
An ox's horn is cut by heat
Guur ninkii rabaa, guurti buu raadiyaa
He who wants marriage seeks elders
He who wants marriage seeks elders
Gorgor haadda ka weyn
The vulture is larger than the hawk
The vulture is larger than the hawk
Gorayo la hubsaday haad bay noqotay
The heron, when checked, turned out to be a bird
The heron, when checked, turned out to be a bird
Gobanimo waa joome
Nobility means standing firm
Nobility means standing firm
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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.