Laf jabtay, sideedii ma noqoto
LEnglish Translation
A broken bone never becomes the same again
Context & Meaning
Some damage leaves a mark forever — healing doesn't erase history
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Proverbs starting with "L"
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
La jiifiyaana bannaan, la joojiyaana bannaan
Lying down and standing up are both allowed
Lying down and standing up are both allowed
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...
Libaax nin aan aqoon baa lax ka rida
Only the ignorant bring down a lion
Only the ignorant bring down a lion
Labadii qaydhin ku qaybsatay, bisayl iskuma cawrido
Two immature ones who shared food won't share in m...
Two immature ones who shared food won't share in m...
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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.