Gorgortan saaxiib iyo walaal toona ma yaqaan
GEnglish Translation
Bargaining recognizes neither friend nor brother
Context & Meaning
Business and emotion don't mix — trade by fairness, not favor
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Gacmo wadajir bay wax ku gooyaan
Joined hands cut better
Joined hands cut better
Guursato loo galmoon og
Marriage permits intimacy
Marriage permits intimacy
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
Gacani waa miskiin
A hand alone is poor
A hand alone is poor
God hadimo ha qodin; haddaad qoddana ha dheerayn, ku dhici doontaana ma ogid
Don't dig a trap; if you do, don't make it deep — ...
Don't dig a trap; if you do, don't make it deep — ...
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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.