Gudineey, ima goyn, haddaan badhkay kugu jirin
GEnglish Translation
Oh knife, you can't cut me unless part of me is within you
Context & Meaning
Harm often comes from within, not outside — betrayal is internal
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Proverbs starting with "G"
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
Guur iyo gabay toona lama gabto
Neither marriage nor poetry can be concealed
Neither marriage nor poetry can be concealed
Gadhba gadh baa la tusaa
Every beard meets another beard
Every beard meets another beard
Guur, gogol iyo gar, saddexaa lagu gartaa
Marriage is known by its bedding, conduct, and fai...
Marriage is known by its bedding, conduct, and fai...
Gabadhu waa meel xun joog
A girl lives in a delicate place
A girl lives in a delicate place
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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.