Gees lo'aad kulaylkaa lagu gooyaa
GEnglish Translation
An ox's horn is cut by heat
Context & Meaning
Hard things yield under pressure — persistence softens resistance
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Guur xun, geeri ka roon
A bad marriage is worse than death
A bad marriage is worse than death
Guurti gurracan, guur baa ka xun
Crooked elders are worse than bad marriage
Crooked elders are worse than bad marriage
Gabadhu waa meel xun joog
A girl lives in a delicate place
A girl lives in a delicate place
Gorayo la hubsaday haad bay noqotay
The heron, when checked, turned out to be a bird
The heron, when checked, turned out to be a bird
Geel indho kuul, muxuu ka kasaa?
What does the camel gain from beads in its eyes?
What does the camel gain from beads in its eyes?
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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.