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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Guur waa ganacsi laba dhinac leh
Marriage is a two-sided trade
Marriage is a two-sided trade
Gabadhu waa meel xun joog
A girl lives in a delicate place
A girl lives in a delicate place
Gubashada geed ma wada hadho
When a tree burns, no leaf survives
When a tree burns, no leaf survives
Geed walba, in la gubaa waa hoos taal
Every tree hides the potential to burn
Every tree hides the potential to burn
Gari Ilaahay bay taqaan
Justice belongs to God
Justice belongs to God
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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.