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"
Gubasho waa gubasho, geed iyo guri midna ha ahaato
Burning is burning, whether a tree or a house
Burning is burning, whether a tree or a house
Gacmo wadajir bay wax ku gooyaan
Joined hands cut better
Joined hands cut better
Guur waa gogol iyo gar
Marriage is bedding and judgment
Marriage is bedding and judgment
Geeljire, geelu waa wada jiraa, waana kala jiraa
The herdsman's camels live together yet apart
The herdsman's camels live together yet apart
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
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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.