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"
Gardarro ma guulayso
Wrongdoing never triumphs
Wrongdoing never triumphs
Gudineey, ima goyn, haddaan badhkay kugu jirin
Oh knife, you can't cut me unless part of me is wi...
Oh knife, you can't cut me unless part of me is wi...
Gadal-gadaal, geed looma koro
You can't climb a tree backward
You can't climb a tree backward
Guur iyo guul waa labo guri kala yaal
Marriage and victory live in separate houses
Marriage and victory live in separate houses
Guur waa nasiib
Marriage is destiny
Marriage is destiny
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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.