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"
Geesi Alle ma xidho
God doesn't bind the brave
God doesn't bind the brave
God hadimo ha qodin; haddaad qoddana ha dheerayn, ku dhici doontaana ma ogid
Don't dig a trap; if you do, don't make it deep — ...
Don't dig a trap; if you do, don't make it deep — ...
Gudini geed ma goyso, haddaan geed kale ku goyn
An axe can't fell a tree without striking another
An axe can't fell a tree without striking another
Guur marka hore waa sino dhuuban, marka dambena waa sino ballaaran
Marriage starts as narrow sin, ends as wide sin
Marriage starts as narrow sin, ends as wide sin
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...
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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.