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"
Guur iyo geeriba lama gabto
Marriage and death can't be hidden
Marriage and death can't be hidden
Gardarro looma garbo yeelo
No one defends injustice
No one defends injustice
God mar ku asturay xumaantiisa lama sheegsheego
Once a pit has covered your shame, don't expose it...
Once a pit has covered your shame, don't expose it...
Gubashada geed ma wada hadho
When a tree burns, no leaf survives
When a tree burns, no leaf survives
Guur waa laba garab iyo laba qalbi
Marriage is two shoulders and two hearts
Marriage is two shoulders and two hearts
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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.