Laba layskuma daro: bidaar iyo timo, baryo iyo ad-adayg
LEnglish Translation
You can't have baldness and hair, begging and pride together
Context & Meaning
Opposites don't coexist — choose one path
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Proverbs starting with "L"
Lacagina lacag bay dhashaa, injirina qindhicil
Money gives birth to money, and figs to seeds
Money gives birth to money, and figs to seeds
Laba tallaabo dhexdood baa talo ka dhalataa
Wisdom is born between two steps
Wisdom is born between two steps
Labadii xaqdaro ku heshiisa, xaqay ku diriraan
Those who unite in injustice fight over justice
Those who unite in injustice fight over justice
Luuq-luuq maraw, laasim laamiguu iman
The one who wanders side paths finally returns to ...
The one who wanders side paths finally returns to ...
Libaax nin aan aqoon baa lax ka rida
Only the ignorant bring down a lion
Only the ignorant bring down a lion
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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.