Gacantii oodan goyn karin, waa la shumiyaa
GEnglish Translation
The hand you can't cut, kiss it
Context & Meaning
Respect the powerful — diplomacy over confrontation
Proverb ID
#461Type
Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Gorgortan saaxiib iyo walaal toona ma yaqaan
Bargaining recognizes neither friend nor brother
Bargaining recognizes neither friend nor brother
Guur aan dulqaad lahayn, waa guri aan saqaf lahayn
A marriage without patience is a house without a r...
A marriage without patience is a house without a r...
Geesi Allaah ma xilo
God doesn't neglect the brave
God doesn't neglect the brave
Gari laba nin kama wada qosliso
Judgment never pleases both sides
Judgment never pleases both sides
Gumur urta, weyna gurudaa
The bad-smelling resin is scraped off
The bad-smelling resin is scraped off
Quick Actions
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.