Gabadha dheg-dameer in leeg bay ku dansantaa, wiilkana in til leeg buu ku darsantaa
GEnglish Translation
A girl values donkey's ears' size; a boy adds a hair's breadth
Context & Meaning
Small differences matter in attraction — everyone seeks perfection in their own way
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Geeljire, geelu waa wada jiraa, waana kala jiraa
The herdsman's camels live together yet apart
The herdsman's camels live together yet apart
Guusha nin quustay ma gaadho
The hopeless never achieve victory
The hopeless never achieve victory
Gubasho waa gubasho, geed iyo guri midna ha ahaato
Burning is burning, whether a tree or a house
Burning is burning, whether a tree or a house
Geel carruuri qaaday, ma foga
Camels led by children don't go far
Camels led by children don't go far
Guur iyo geeriba lama gabto
Marriage and death can't be hidden
Marriage and death can't be hidden
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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.