Guur waa go' iyo gar
GEnglish Translation
Marriage is both bedding and responsibility
Context & Meaning
Pleasure must balance with duty — love requires maturity
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Gaal dil, gartiisana sii
Kill the infidel, but give him his right
Kill the infidel, but give him his right
God hadimo ha qodin; haddaad qoddana ha dheerayn, ku dhici doontaana ma ogid
Don't dig a trap; if you do, don't make it deep — ...
Don't dig a trap; if you do, don't make it deep — ...
Guur xun, geeri ka roon
A bad marriage is worse than death
A bad marriage is worse than death
Guur iyo gabay toona lama gabto
Neither marriage nor poetry can be concealed
Neither marriage nor poetry can be concealed
Guurti gurracan, guur baa ka xun
Crooked elders are worse than bad marriage
Crooked elders are worse than bad marriage
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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.