Jacayl biri ma gawso
JEnglish Translation
Love isn't cut by iron
Context & Meaning
True love endures all hardships — emotion overcomes force
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "J"
Jinni, ninkii keenaa bixiya
The one who brings the spirit must also expel it
The one who brings the spirit must also expel it
Jidh qalaad waa dhul qalaad
A foreign body is a foreign land
A foreign body is a foreign land
Jacayl biri ma goyso, biyana kaama maydhaan
Love can't be cut by iron nor washed off by water
Love can't be cut by iron nor washed off by water
Jiid aan ku jiidee waa gacmo daalis
"Pull me as I pull you" tires the hands
"Pull me as I pull you" tires the hands
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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.