Lixdan jir laguma helo qiimigaad laba jirkaa wayday
LEnglish Translation
At sixty, you can't regain what you missed at two
Context & Meaning
Early growth shapes life — missed foundations can't be rebuilt
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "L"
Libaax laba god lagama kiciyo
A lion isn't chased from two dens
A lion isn't chased from two dens
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 ...
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
Laba qaawan isma qaaddo
Two naked people can't carry each other
Two naked people can't carry 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.