Geeli waa geel, wixii gooyaana waa geel
GEnglish Translation
A camel is a camel, and what kills it is also a camel
Context & Meaning
Sometimes your own kind causes your downfall — beware from within
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Gacani waa miskiin
A hand alone is poor
A hand alone is poor
Gobanimo waa joome
Nobility means standing firm
Nobility means standing firm
Guur iyo guul waa labo guri kala yaal
Marriage and victory live in separate houses
Marriage and victory live in separate houses
Gar dabadeed, guu-guu baan nacay
After judgment, I hate murmuring
After judgment, I hate murmuring
Gorgortan saaxiib iyo walaal toona ma yaqaan
Bargaining recognizes neither friend nor brother
Bargaining recognizes neither friend nor brother
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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.