Guur iyo gabay toona lama gabto
GEnglish Translation
Neither marriage nor poetry can be concealed
Context & Meaning
Passion shows — creativity and love expose themselves
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Guur aan guri lahayn, waa hadal raqiis ah
Marriage without a home is mere talk
Marriage without a home is mere talk
Geel laba jir, soo wada mar
Two-year-old camels travel together
Two-year-old camels travel together
Guur la'aan, gogol la'aan
Without marriage, no bedding
Without marriage, no bedding
Gaashaan-qaad ma anbado
The shield-bearer never flees
The shield-bearer never flees
Gorgortan saaxiib iyo walaal toona ma yaqaan
Bargaining recognizes neither friend nor brother
Bargaining recognizes neither friend nor brother
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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.