Guur nin waayeel ah, waa gabadh waalid la'aan
GEnglish Translation
An old man's marriage is like a girl without parents
Context & Meaning
Both lack natural balance — mismatched unions bring challenge
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Guursato loo galmoon og
Marriage permits intimacy
Marriage permits intimacy
Gudini geed ma goyso, haddaan geed kale ku goyn
An axe can't fell a tree without striking another
An axe can't fell a tree without striking another
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...
Geed joog, gartii waa yaqaan; laga dhimayna dhaxalkii waa yaqaan
The standing tree knows both justice and inheritan...
The standing tree knows both justice and inheritan...
Gar dabadeed, guu-guu baan nacay
After judgment, I hate murmuring
After judgment, I hate murmuring
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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.