Geel carruuri qaaday, ma foga
GEnglish Translation
Camels led by children don't go far
Context & Meaning
Leadership needs maturity — inexperience limits progress
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Guur xun, geeri ka roon
A bad marriage is worse than death
A bad marriage is worse than death
Geed joog, gartii waa yaqaan; laga dhimayna dhaxalkii waa yaqaan
The standing tree knows both justice and inheritan...
The standing tree knows both justice and inheritan...
Guur ninkii rabaa, guurti buu raadiyaa
He who wants marriage seeks elders
He who wants marriage seeks elders
Geesi Allaah ma xilo
God doesn't neglect the brave
God doesn't neglect the brave
Gardarro looma garbo yeelo
No one defends injustice
No one defends injustice
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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.