Gubashada geed ma wada hadho
GEnglish Translation
When a tree burns, no leaf survives
Context & Meaning
Destruction consumes all — shared harm spares none
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
Guur la'aan, gogol la'aan
Without marriage, no bedding
Without marriage, no bedding
Gurbaan garabkaaga ha kuugu jiro, ama gacalkaa hakuu hayo
Let the drum be under your arm or held by your kin
Let the drum be under your arm or held by your kin
Gaws iyo gustoona layskuma ag dhaqaaqiyo
The jaw and the comb don't move together
The jaw and the comb don't move together
Guur marka hore waa sino dhuuban, marka dambena waa sino ballaaran
Marriage starts as narrow sin, ends as wide sin
Marriage starts as narrow sin, ends as wide sin
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...
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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.