Guur waa gogol iyo gar
GEnglish Translation
Marriage is bedding and judgment
Context & Meaning
It involves intimacy and responsibility — both pleasure and patience
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Guur waa nasiib
Marriage is destiny
Marriage is destiny
Gar waa loo wada islaam
Judgment belongs equally to all
Judgment belongs equally to all
Gurbaan garabkaaga ha kuugu jiro, ama gacalkaa hakuu hayo
Let the drum be under your arm or held by your kin
Let the drum be under your arm or held by your kin
Guur waa go' iyo gar
Marriage is both bedding and responsibility
Marriage is both bedding and responsibility
Guur la'aan, gogol la'aan
Without marriage, no bedding
Without marriage, no bedding
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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.