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"
Gaal dil, gartiisana sii
Kill the infidel, but give him his right
Kill the infidel, but give him his right
Gabadhu waa meel xun joog
A girl lives in a delicate place
A girl lives in a delicate place
Guur iyo geeriba lama gabto
Marriage and death can't be hidden
Marriage and death can't be hidden
Guusha nin quustay ma gaadho
The hopeless never achieve victory
The hopeless never achieve victory
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 — ...
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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.