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
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Gobanimo waa joome
Nobility means standing firm
Nobility means standing firm
Gaws iyo gustoona layskuma ag dhaqaaqiyo
The jaw and the comb don't move together
The jaw and the comb don't move together
Gardarro ma guulayso
Wrongdoing never triumphs
Wrongdoing never triumphs
Geeljire, geelu waa wada jiraa, waana kala jiraa
The herdsman's camels live together yet apart
The herdsman's camels live together yet apart
Guur marka hore waa sino dhuuban, marka dambena waa sino ballaaran
Marriage starts as narrow sin, ends as wide sin
Marriage starts as narrow sin, ends as wide sin
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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.