Gorayo la hubsaday haad bay noqotay
GEnglish Translation
The heron, when checked, turned out to be a bird
Context & Meaning
Appearances can deceive — verify before judgment
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Guur waa ganacsi laba dhinac leh
Marriage is a two-sided trade
Marriage is a two-sided trade
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
Gudini geed ma goyso, haddaan geed kale ku goyn
An axe can't fell a tree without striking another
An axe can't fell a tree without striking another
Gaashaan-qaad ma anbado
The shield-bearer never flees
The shield-bearer never flees
Gadal-gadaal, geed looma koro
You can't climb a tree backward
You can't climb a tree backward
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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.