Lama gano falaadh kugu soo noqon doonta
LEnglish Translation
Don't shoot an arrow that might return to you
Context & Meaning
Don't start what may harm you — avoid self-destructive actions
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Proverbs starting with "L"
Luqun dheeraatay, madax ma dhaafto
A long neck doesn't surpass the head
A long neck doesn't surpass the head
Laba qaawan isma qaaddo
Two naked people can't carry each other
Two naked people can't carry each other
Libaax laba god lagama kiciyo
A lion isn't chased from two dens
A lion isn't chased from two dens
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...
Laba layskuma daro: bidaar iyo timo, baryo iyo ad-adayg
You can't have baldness and hair, begging and prid...
You can't have baldness and hair, begging and prid...
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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.