Gacantaadu haday dhudhub gasho, lagama dhuftee waa laga dhirindhiriyaa
GEnglish Translation
If your hand gets stuck in glue, don't cut it — shake it off
Context & Meaning
Don't abandon your own — patience solves conflict
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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
Geeri nin aanad aqoon iyo geeljirey, ku wanaagsantahay
Death is good for one you don't know and a camel-h...
Death is good for one you don't know and a camel-h...
Geel soddon qaaday, saddex kuma dari waayo
A camel carrying thirty can bear three more
A camel carrying thirty can bear three more
Guur la'aan, gogol la'aan
Without marriage, no bedding
Without marriage, no bedding
Guur waa laba garab iyo laba qalbi
Marriage is two shoulders and two hearts
Marriage is two shoulders and two hearts
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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.