Guur naag la'aan, go' la'aan
GEnglish Translation
Without a wife, there's no comfort
Context & Meaning
Companionship completes life — loneliness weakens the spirit
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Gadhba gadh baa la tusaa
Every beard meets another beard
Every beard meets another beard
Guur xun, geeri ka roon
A bad marriage is worse than death
A bad marriage is worse than death
Guur waa ganacsi laba dhinac leh
Marriage is a two-sided trade
Marriage is a two-sided trade
God mar ku asturay xumaantiisa lama sheegsheego
Once a pit has covered your shame, don't expose it...
Once a pit has covered your shame, don't expose it...
Geesi Allaah ma xilo
God doesn't neglect the brave
God doesn't neglect the brave
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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.