Laba qaawan isma qaaddo
LEnglish Translation
Two naked people can't carry each other
Context & Meaning
The helpless can't help the helpless — support needs strength
Proverb ID
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Lacagina lacag bay dhashaa, injirina qindhicil
Money gives birth to money, and figs to seeds
Money gives birth to money, and figs to seeds
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
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...
Libaax nin ganay iyo nin galaday, waa kala ogyihiin
The one who speared the lion and the one who skinn...
The one who speared the lion and the one who skinn...
Lax gawracan maqaarsiib kuma xanuunsato
A slaughtered sheep doesn't feel skinning
A slaughtered sheep doesn't feel skinning
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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.