Geel laba jir, soo wada mar
GEnglish Translation
Two-year-old camels travel together
Context & Meaning
Those of similar age or kind share the same path — peers bond naturally
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
God mar ku asturay xumaantiisa lama sheegsheego
Once a pit has covered your shame, don't expose it...
Once a pit has covered your shame, don't expose it...
Gadhba gadh baa la tusaa
Every beard meets another beard
Every beard meets another beard
Guur iyo guul waa labo guri kala yaal
Marriage and victory live in separate houses
Marriage and victory live in separate houses
Gorgortan saaxiib iyo walaal toona ma yaqaan
Bargaining recognizes neither friend nor brother
Bargaining recognizes neither friend nor brother
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.