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"
Lixdan jir laguma helo qiimigaad laba jirkaa wayday
At sixty, you can't regain what you missed at two
At sixty, you can't regain what you missed at two
Lax gawracan maqaarsiib kuma xanuunsato
A slaughtered sheep doesn't feel skinning
A slaughtered sheep doesn't feel skinning
Lafo geel, iyagaa laysku jebshaa
Camel bones break against each other
Camel bones break against each other
Labadii xaqdaro ku heshiisa, xaqay ku diriraan
Those who unite in injustice fight over justice
Those who unite in injustice fight over justice
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
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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.