Guur ninkii rabaa, guurti buu raadiyaa
GEnglish Translation
He who wants marriage seeks elders
Context & Meaning
Proper process brings blessing — respect customs
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
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 Alle ma xidho
God doesn't bind the brave
God doesn't bind the brave
Guur nin waayeel ah, waa gabadh waalid la'aan
An old man's marriage is like a girl without paren...
An old man's marriage is like a girl without paren...
Gabadh nin dhali karaa, dhiqi karaa
He who can bear a girl can also beat her
He who can bear a girl can also beat her
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.