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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
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
Geesi Allaah ma xilo
God doesn't neglect the brave
God doesn't neglect the brave
Guur naag la'aan, go' la'aan
Without a wife, there's no comfort
Without a wife, there's no comfort
Guurti gurracan, guur baa ka xun
Crooked elders are worse than bad marriage
Crooked elders are worse than bad marriage
Guur waa gacmo is dhaafay
Marriage is hands joined
Marriage is hands joined
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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.