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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
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...
Geesi Allaah ma xilo
God doesn't neglect the brave
God doesn't neglect the brave
Geesi Alle ma xidho
God doesn't bind the brave
God doesn't bind the brave
Guur waa laba garab iyo laba qalbi
Marriage is two shoulders and two hearts
Marriage is two shoulders and two hearts
Gobanimo waa joome
Nobility means standing firm
Nobility means standing firm
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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.