Guur waa laba garab iyo laba qalbi
GEnglish Translation
Marriage is two shoulders and two hearts
Context & Meaning
Partnership needs shared support and emotion
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Guur xun, geeri ka roon
A bad marriage is worse than death
A bad marriage is worse than death
Guur waa ganacsi laba dhinac leh
Marriage is a two-sided trade
Marriage is a two-sided trade
Gubashada geed ma wada hadho
When a tree burns, no leaf survives
When a tree burns, no leaf survives
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
Gubtay oo qabowday baa gubashada og
Only the burned and cooled knows the burn
Only the burned and cooled knows the burn
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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.