Guur xun, geeri ka roon
GEnglish Translation
A bad marriage is worse than death
Context & Meaning
Peace of mind outweighs forced companionship
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Geel laba jir, soo wada mar
Two-year-old camels travel together
Two-year-old camels travel together
Guul xanuun bay leedahay
Success comes with pain
Success comes with pain
Guur waa gunti iyo gees
Marriage is a knot and a corner
Marriage is a knot and a corner
Guur iyo gabay toona lama gabto
Neither marriage nor poetry can be concealed
Neither marriage nor poetry can be concealed
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
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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.