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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Gabadh nin dhali karaa, dhiqi karaa
He who can bear a girl can also beat her
He who can bear a girl can also beat her
Guur waa laba garab iyo laba qalbi
Marriage is two shoulders and two hearts
Marriage is two shoulders and two hearts
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?
Guul ma timaaddo, gogol fidsan
Success doesn't come to the idle lying on mats
Success doesn't come to the idle lying on mats
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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.