Lama huraan waa caws jiilaal
LEnglish Translation
The inevitable is like dry grass in drought
Context & Meaning
Some things can't be avoided — fate must be accepted
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "L"
La jiifiyaana bannaan, la joojiyaana bannaan
Lying down and standing up are both allowed
Lying down and standing up are both allowed
Laf jabtay, sideedii ma noqoto
A broken bone never becomes the same again
A broken bone never becomes the same again
Laba qaawan isma qaaddo
Two naked people can't carry each other
Two naked people can't carry each other
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
Lafo geel, iyagaa laysku jebshaa
Camel bones break against each other
Camel bones break against each other
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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.