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"
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 waa ganacsi laba dhinac leh
Marriage is a two-sided trade
Marriage is a two-sided trade
Gobanimo waa joome
Nobility means standing firm
Nobility means standing firm
Geel soddon qaaday, saddex kuma dari waayo
A camel carrying thirty can bear three more
A camel carrying thirty can bear three more
Gardarro ma guulayso
Wrongdoing never triumphs
Wrongdoing never triumphs
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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.