Guur waa god
GEnglish Translation
Marriage is a pit
Context & Meaning
A humorous caution — it's easy to enter but hard to leave
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Guursato loo galmoon og
Marriage permits intimacy
Marriage permits intimacy
Gacani waa miskiin
A hand alone is poor
A hand alone is poor
Gudineey, ima goyn, haddaan badhkay kugu jirin
Oh knife, you can't cut me unless part of me is wi...
Oh knife, you can't cut me unless part of me is wi...
Geel dareeray, nin ka dayrshay ma awliya Allaa
He who predicted the camels' departure isn't a sai...
He who predicted the camels' departure isn't a sai...
Guusha nin quustay ma gaadho
The hopeless never achieve victory
The hopeless never achieve victory
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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.