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"
Geesi Alle ma xidho
God doesn't bind the brave
God doesn't bind the brave
Gumur urta, weyna gurudaa
The bad-smelling resin is scraped off
The bad-smelling resin is scraped off
Geel dareeray, nin ka dayrshay ma awliya Allaa
He who predicted the camels' departure isn't a sai...
He who predicted the camels' departure isn't a sai...
Guur waa god
Marriage is a pit
Marriage is a pit
Guusha nin quustay ma gaadho
The hopeless never achieve victory
The hopeless never achieve victory
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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.