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"
Gadhba gadh baa la tusaa
Every beard meets another beard
Every beard meets another beard
Gardarro looma garbo yeelo
No one defends injustice
No one defends injustice
Geel soddon qaaday, saddex kuma dari waayo
A camel carrying thirty can bear three more
A camel carrying thirty can bear three more
Guur nin waayeel ah, waa gabadh waalid la'aan
An old man's marriage is like a girl without paren...
An old man's marriage is like a girl without paren...
Guur laguma degdego, laguna raago
Don't rush into marriage or delay it too long
Don't rush into marriage or delay it too long
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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.