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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Geelow, geed walba waad daaqdaye, markaad Ciin daaqdo laguu yaabaa
O yellow camel, you've grazed every tree; only whe...
O yellow camel, you've grazed every tree; only whe...
Guur laguma degdego, laguna raago
Don't rush into marriage or delay it too long
Don't rush into marriage or delay it too long
Geeljire, geelu waa wada jiraa, waana kala jiraa
The herdsman's camels live together yet apart
The herdsman's camels live together yet apart
Geeli waa geel, wixii gooyaana waa geel
A camel is a camel, and what kills it is also a ca...
A camel is a camel, and what kills it is also a ca...
Gaashaan-qaad ma anbado
The shield-bearer never flees
The shield-bearer never flees
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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.