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"
Gardarro looma garbo yeelo
No one defends injustice
No one defends injustice
Gaashaan-qaad ma anbado
The shield-bearer never flees
The shield-bearer never flees
Gumur urta, weyna gurudaa
The bad-smelling resin is scraped off
The bad-smelling resin is scraped off
God hadimo ha qodin; haddaad qoddana ha dheerayn, ku dhici doontaana ma ogid
Don't dig a trap; if you do, don't make it deep — ...
Don't dig a trap; if you do, don't make it deep — ...
Gari laba nin kama wada qosliso
Judgment never pleases both sides
Judgment never pleases both sides
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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.