Gurbaan garabkaaga ha kuugu jiro, ama gacalkaa hakuu hayo
GEnglish Translation
Let the drum be under your arm or held by your kin
Context & Meaning
Keep control or trust only close allies — independence or family is safety
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Guurti gurracan, guur baa ka xun
Crooked elders are worse than bad marriage
Crooked elders are worse than bad marriage
Guur nin waayeel ah, waa gabadh waalid la'aan
An old man's marriage is like a girl without paren...
An old man's marriage is like a girl without paren...
Geel carruuri qaaday, ma foga
Camels led by children don't go far
Camels led by children don't go far
Geeljire, geelu waa wada jiraa, waana kala jiraa
The herdsman's camels live together yet apart
The herdsman's camels live together yet apart
Gari Ilaahay bay taqaan
Justice belongs to God
Justice belongs to God
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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.