Laba tallaabo dhexdood baa talo ka dhalataa
LEnglish Translation
Wisdom is born between two steps
Context & Meaning
Experience guides decision-making — progress teaches prudence
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "L"
Lama gano falaadh kugu soo noqon doonta
Don't shoot an arrow that might return to you
Don't shoot an arrow that might return to you
Libaax laba god lagama kiciyo
A lion isn't chased from two dens
A lion isn't chased from two dens
Luuq-luuq maraw, laasim laamiguu iman
The one who wanders side paths finally returns to ...
The one who wanders side paths finally returns to ...
Lafo geel, iyagaa laysku jebshaa
Camel bones break against each other
Camel bones break against each other
Lixdan jir laguma helo qiimigaad laba jirkaa wayday
At sixty, you can't regain what you missed at two
At sixty, you can't regain what you missed at two
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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.