Gacani waa miskiin
GEnglish Translation
A hand alone is poor
Context & Meaning
Cooperation builds strength — unity brings power
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Guur waa laba garab iyo laba qalbi
Marriage is two shoulders and two hearts
Marriage is two shoulders and two hearts
Gudini geed ma goyso, haddaan geed kale ku goyn
An axe can't fell a tree without striking another
An axe can't fell a tree without striking another
Gabadhu waa meel xun joog
A girl lives in a delicate place
A girl lives in a delicate place
Gumur urta, weyna gurudaa
The bad-smelling resin is scraped off
The bad-smelling resin is scraped off
Gadhba gadh baa la tusaa
Every beard meets another beard
Every beard meets another beard
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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.