Gabadh nin dhali karaa, dhiqi karaa
GEnglish Translation
He who can bear a girl can also beat her
Context & Meaning
Responsibility and authority go hand in hand — discipline follows care
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Proverbs starting with "G"
Gudineey, ima goyn, haddaan badhkay kugu jirin
Oh knife, you can't cut me unless part of me is wi...
Oh knife, you can't cut me unless part of me is wi...
Gardarro ma guulayso
Wrongdoing never triumphs
Wrongdoing never triumphs
Gumur urta, weyna gurudaa
The bad-smelling resin is scraped off
The bad-smelling resin is scraped off
Geeli waa geel, wixii gooyaana waa geel
A camel is a camel, and what kills it is also a ca...
A camel is a camel, and what kills it is also a ca...
Geesi Alle ma xidho
God doesn't bind the brave
God doesn't bind the brave
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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.