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 aan guri lahayn, waa hadal raqiis ah
Marriage without a home is mere talk
Marriage without a home is mere talk
Geeri nin aadan aqoonin iyo geeljiray, ku roon tahay
Death of a stranger or herdsman is easier to bear
Death of a stranger or herdsman is easier to bear
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 waa nasiib
Marriage is destiny
Marriage is destiny
Guur iyo guul waa labo guri kala yaal
Marriage and victory live in separate houses
Marriage and victory live in separate houses
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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.