Guurti gurracan, guur baa ka xun
GEnglish Translation
Crooked elders are worse than bad marriage
Context & Meaning
Leadership gone wrong harms society deeper than family conflict
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Guur aan dulqaad lahayn, waa guri aan saqaf lahayn
A marriage without patience is a house without a r...
A marriage without patience is a house without a r...
Guusha nin quustay ma gaadho
The hopeless never achieve victory
The hopeless never achieve victory
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...
Gacantaadu haday dhudhub gasho, lagama dhuftee waa laga dhirindhiriyaa
If your hand gets stuck in glue, don't cut it — sh...
If your hand gets stuck in glue, don't cut it — sh...
Gubtay oo qabowday baa gubashada og
Only the burned and cooled knows the burn
Only the burned and cooled knows the burn
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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.