God mar ku asturay xumaantiisa lama sheegsheego
GEnglish Translation
Once a pit has covered your shame, don't expose it again
Context & Meaning
When a wrong is forgiven or hidden, don't bring it back — forget the past
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Proverbs starting with "G"
Gardarro looma garbo yeelo
No one defends injustice
No one defends injustice
Gabadha dheg-dameer in leeg bay ku dansantaa, wiilkana in til leeg buu ku darsantaa
A girl values donkey's ears' size; a boy adds a ha...
A girl values donkey's ears' size; a boy adds a ha...
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
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
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
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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.