Guur aan dulqaad lahayn, waa guri aan saqaf lahayn
GEnglish Translation
A marriage without patience is a house without a roof
Context & Meaning
Endurance shelters love — tolerance keeps peace
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Gumur urta, weyna gurudaa
The bad-smelling resin is scraped off
The bad-smelling resin is scraped off
Gees lo'aad kulaylkaa lagu gooyaa
An ox's horn is cut by heat
An ox's horn is cut by heat
Guur iyo guul waa labo guri kala yaal
Marriage and victory live in separate houses
Marriage and victory live in separate houses
Geel indho kuul, muxuu ka kasaa?
What does the camel gain from beads in its eyes?
What does the camel gain from beads in its eyes?
Guursato loo galmoon og
Marriage permits intimacy
Marriage permits intimacy
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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.