Geel dareeray, nin ka dayrshay ma awliya Allaa
GEnglish Translation
He who predicted the camels' departure isn't a saint
Context & Meaning
Some "prophecies" are just common sense — wisdom, not miracle
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Guur iyo guul waa labo guri kala yaal
Marriage and victory live in separate houses
Marriage and victory live in separate houses
Guur waa gunti iyo gees
Marriage is a knot and a corner
Marriage is a knot and a corner
Gubasho waa gubasho, geed iyo guri midna ha ahaato
Burning is burning, whether a tree or a house
Burning is burning, whether a tree or a house
Guur naag la'aan, go' la'aan
Without a wife, there's no comfort
Without a wife, there's no comfort
Gabadh nin dhali karaa, dhiqi karaa
He who can bear a girl can also beat her
He who can bear a girl can also beat her
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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.