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
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Gardarro looma garbo yeelo
No one defends injustice
No one defends injustice
Guurti gurracan, guur baa ka xun
Crooked elders are worse than bad marriage
Crooked elders are worse than bad marriage
Geel carruuri qaaday, ma foga
Camels led by children don't go far
Camels led by children don't go far
Guur laguma degdego, laguna raago
Don't rush into marriage or delay it too long
Don't rush into marriage or delay it too long
Guur iyo guul waa labo guri kala yaal
Marriage and victory live in separate houses
Marriage and victory live in separate houses
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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.