Guur marka hore waa sino dhuuban, marka dambena waa sino ballaaran
GEnglish Translation
Marriage starts as narrow sin, ends as wide sin
Context & Meaning
Early love is innocent, but corruption grows with neglect — humor about human weakness
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Gacani waa miskiin
A hand alone is poor
A hand alone is poor
Guur ninkii rabaa, guurti buu raadiyaa
He who wants marriage seeks elders
He who wants marriage seeks elders
Geel soddon qaaday, saddex kuma dari waayo
A camel carrying thirty can bear three more
A camel carrying thirty can bear three more
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...
Guurti gurracan, guur baa ka xun
Crooked elders are worse than bad marriage
Crooked elders are worse than bad marriage
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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.