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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Lacagina lacag bay dhashaa, injirina qindhicil
Money gives birth to money, and figs to seeds
Money gives birth to money, and figs to seeds
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...
Libaax aan dhiig dhadhamin, habeen ma ciyo
A lion that hasn't tasted blood doesn't roar at ni...
A lion that hasn't tasted blood doesn't roar at ni...
Luuq-luuq maraw, laasim laamiguu iman
The one who wanders side paths finally returns to ...
The one who wanders side paths finally returns to ...
Libaax intay bulbushu ku taal, bahal ma cuno
A lion with a sore in its mouth doesn't eat prey
A lion with a sore in its mouth doesn't eat prey
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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.