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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Proverbs starting with "G"
Guur waa gunti iyo gees
Marriage is a knot and a corner
Marriage is a knot and a corner
Gaws iyo gustoona layskuma ag dhaqaaqiyo
The jaw and the comb don't move together
The jaw and the comb don't move together
Gudineey, ima goyn, haddaan badhkay kugu jirin
Oh knife, you can't cut me unless part of me is wi...
Oh knife, you can't cut me unless part of me is wi...
Guur xun, geeri ka roon
A bad marriage is worse than death
A bad marriage is worse than death
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
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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.