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"
Gumur urta, weyna gurudaa
The bad-smelling resin is scraped off
The bad-smelling resin is scraped off
Gacantii oodan goyn karin, waa la shumiyaa
The hand you can't cut, kiss it
The hand you can't cut, kiss it
God hadimo ha qodin; haddaad qoddana ha dheerayn, ku dhici doontaana ma ogid
Don't dig a trap; if you do, don't make it deep — ...
Don't dig a trap; if you do, don't make it deep — ...
Gees lo'aad kulaylkaa lagu gooyaa
An ox's horn is cut by heat
An ox's horn is cut by heat
Gardarro ma guulayso
Wrongdoing never triumphs
Wrongdoing never triumphs
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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.