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"
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
La jiifiyaana bannaan, la joojiyaana bannaan
Lying down and standing up are both allowed
Lying down and standing up are both allowed
Laxi shilalkay is dhigtaa lagu qalaa
The sheep is slaughtered where it lies down
The sheep is slaughtered where it lies down
Libaax deeqi ka gurxamisay
The lion growled at generosity
The lion growled at generosity
Loogow laguu minan fadhiyee
Bow down so that you can sit in the house
Bow down so that you can sit in the house
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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.