Laxi shilalkay is dhigtaa lagu qalaa
LEnglish Translation
The sheep is slaughtered where it lies down
Context & Meaning
Fate meets you where you settle — your choices define your end
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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
Libaax nin ganay iyo nin galaday, waa kala ogyihiin
The one who speared the lion and the one who skinn...
The one who speared the lion and the one who skinn...
Laba qaawan isma qaaddo
Two naked people can't carry each other
Two naked people can't carry each other
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
Lugtii jeeniga dhaaftaa, way jabtaa
The leg that crosses the ditch breaks
The leg that crosses the ditch breaks
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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.