Gubtay oo qabowday baa gubashada og
GEnglish Translation
Only the burned and cooled knows the burn
Context & Meaning
Experience teaches truth — pain gives wisdom
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "G"
God hadimo ha qodin; haddaad qoddana ha dheerayn, ku dhici doontaana ma ogid
Don't dig a trap; if you do, don't make it deep — ...
Don't dig a trap; if you do, don't make it deep — ...
Gaashaan-qaad ma anbado
The shield-bearer never flees
The shield-bearer never flees
Gudini geed ma goyso, haddaan geed kale ku goyn
An axe can't fell a tree without striking another
An axe can't fell a tree without striking another
Guur laguma degdego, laguna raago
Don't rush into marriage or delay it too long
Don't rush into marriage or delay it too long
Guur la'aan, gogol la'aan
Without marriage, no bedding
Without marriage, no bedding
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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.