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"
Gacmo wadajir bay wax ku gooyaan
Joined hands cut better
Joined hands cut better
Gardarro ma guulayso
Wrongdoing never triumphs
Wrongdoing never triumphs
Gorgortan saaxiib iyo walaal toona ma yaqaan
Bargaining recognizes neither friend nor brother
Bargaining recognizes neither friend nor brother
Guur marka hore waa sino dhuuban, marka dambena waa sino ballaaran
Marriage starts as narrow sin, ends as wide sin
Marriage starts as narrow sin, ends as wide sin
Guusha ma dhalato, waa la dhalaa
Victory isn't born; it's created
Victory isn't born; it's created
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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.