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 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...
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 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
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
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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.