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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Gaashaan-qaad ma anbado
The shield-bearer never flees
The shield-bearer never flees
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
Gardarro looma garbo yeelo
No one defends injustice
No one defends injustice
Gobanimo waa joome
Nobility means standing firm
Nobility means standing firm
Gubashada geed ma wada hadho
When a tree burns, no leaf survives
When a tree burns, no leaf survives
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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.