Guul ninkii dadaalay bay raacdaa
GEnglish Translation
Success follows the one who strives
Context & Meaning
Hard work attracts achievement — effort breeds victory
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Gadhba gadh baa la tusaa
Every beard meets another beard
Every beard meets another beard
Gaws iyo gustoona layskuma ag dhaqaaqiyo
The jaw and the comb don't move together
The jaw and the comb don't move together
Gubtay oo qabowday baa gubashada og
Only the burned and cooled knows the burn
Only the burned and cooled knows the burn
Guursato loo galmoon og
Marriage permits intimacy
Marriage permits intimacy
Guur aan guri lahayn, waa hadal raqiis ah
Marriage without a home is mere talk
Marriage without a home is mere talk
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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.