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"
Guur iyo guul waa labo guri kala yaal
Marriage and victory live in separate houses
Marriage and victory live in separate houses
Gudineey, ima goyn, haddaan badhkay kugu jirin
Oh knife, you can't cut me unless part of me is wi...
Oh knife, you can't cut me unless part of me is wi...
Geesi Allaah ma xilo
God doesn't neglect the brave
God doesn't neglect the brave
Guur iyo geeriba lama gabto
Marriage and death can't be hidden
Marriage and death can't be hidden
Geeri nin aadan aqoonin iyo geeljiray, ku roon tahay
Death of a stranger or herdsman is easier to bear
Death of a stranger or herdsman is easier to bear
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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.