Geeri nin aanad aqoon iyo geeljirey, ku wanaagsantahay
GEnglish Translation
Death is good for one you don't know and a camel-herder
Context & Meaning
Loss feels lighter when distant — closeness deepens sorrow
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Guur iyo geeriba lama gabto
Marriage and death can't be hidden
Marriage and death can't be hidden
Gumur urta, weyna gurudaa
The bad-smelling resin is scraped off
The bad-smelling resin is scraped off
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
Gar waa loo wada islaam
Judgment belongs equally to all
Judgment belongs equally to all
Guur la'aan, gogol la'aan
Without marriage, no bedding
Without marriage, no bedding
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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.