Guul ma timaaddo, gogol fidsan
GEnglish Translation
Success doesn't come to the idle lying on mats
Context & Meaning
Laziness kills opportunity — act to achieve
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Guul iyo geesi waa laba aan kala tegin
Success and bravery are inseparable
Success and bravery are inseparable
Gorgortan saaxiib iyo walaal toona ma yaqaan
Bargaining recognizes neither friend nor brother
Bargaining recognizes neither friend nor brother
Geel indho kuul, muxuu ka kasaa?
What does the camel gain from beads in its eyes?
What does the camel gain from beads in its eyes?
Gabadhu waa meel xun joog
A girl lives in a delicate place
A girl lives in a delicate place
Gumur urta, weyna gurudaa
The bad-smelling resin is scraped off
The bad-smelling resin is scraped off
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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.