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
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "L"
Libaax deeqi ka gurxamisay
The lion growled at generosity
The lion growled at generosity
Libaax aan dhiig dhadhamin, habeen ma ciyo
A lion that hasn't tasted blood doesn't roar at ni...
A lion that hasn't tasted blood doesn't roar at ni...
Layligu kasha biyihiisa ku jiruu ka didaa
The frog jumps from the water that's its own
The frog jumps from the water that's its own
Laabtu low ma aha, hadba la laalaabi karo
The heart isn't a flame that can be folded at will
The heart isn't a flame that can be folded at will
Luqun dheeraatay, madax ma dhaafto
A long neck doesn't surpass the head
A long neck doesn't surpass the head
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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.