Geeljire, geelu waa wada jiraa, waana kala jiraa
GEnglish Translation
The herdsman's camels live together yet apart
Context & Meaning
Unity doesn't mean uniformity — even allies have boundaries
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Proverbs starting with "G"
Guur nin waayeel ah, waa gabadh waalid la'aan
An old man's marriage is like a girl without paren...
An old man's marriage is like a girl without paren...
Guul ma timaaddo, gogol fidsan
Success doesn't come to the idle lying on mats
Success doesn't come to the idle lying on mats
Geeli waa geel, wixii gooyaana waa geel
A camel is a camel, and what kills it is also a ca...
A camel is a camel, and what kills it is also a ca...
Gaws iyo gustoona layskuma ag dhaqaaqiyo
The jaw and the comb don't move together
The jaw and the comb don't move together
Gari Ilaahay bay taqaan
Justice belongs to God
Justice belongs to God
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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.