God hadimo ha qodin; haddaad qoddana ha dheerayn, ku dhici doontaana ma ogid
GEnglish Translation
Don't dig a trap; if you do, don't make it deep — you might fall into it
Context & Meaning
Evil schemes backfire — harm returns to the doer
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Proverbs starting with "G"
Gubashada geed ma wada hadho
When a tree burns, no leaf survives
When a tree burns, no leaf survives
Gacantaadu haday dhudhub gasho, lagama dhuftee waa laga dhirindhiriyaa
If your hand gets stuck in glue, don't cut it — sh...
If your hand gets stuck in glue, don't cut it — sh...
Guul xanuun bay leedahay
Success comes with pain
Success comes with pain
Gadhba gadh baa la tusaa
Every beard meets another beard
Every beard meets another beard
Gaws iyo gustoona layskuma ag dhaqaaqiyo
The jaw and the comb don't move together
The jaw and the comb don't move together
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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.