Lafo geel, iyagaa laysku jebshaa
LEnglish Translation
Camel bones break against each other
Context & Meaning
Conflict often arises among equals — internal fights hurt most
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Proverbs starting with "L"
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...
Laabtu low ma aha, hadba la laalaabi karo
The heart isn't a flame that can be folded at will
The heart isn't a flame that can be folded at will
Labaatan jir intuu geed ka booduu, talo ka boodaa
A twenty-year-old jumps over a tree and also over ...
A twenty-year-old jumps over a tree and also over ...
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...
Laf jabtay, sideedii ma noqoto
A broken bone never becomes the same again
A broken bone never becomes the same again
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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.