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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "L"
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...
La jiifiyaana bannaan, la joojiyaana bannaan
Lying down and standing up are both allowed
Lying down and standing up are both allowed
Lugtii jeeniga dhaaftaa, way jabtaa
The leg that crosses the ditch breaks
The leg that crosses the ditch breaks
Luqun dheeraatay, madax ma dhaafto
A long neck doesn't surpass the head
A long neck doesn't surpass the head
Labo bukta ma is baaniyaan
Two sick people don't comfort each other
Two sick people don't comfort each other
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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.