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
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "L"
Luqun dheeraatay, madax ma dhaafto
A long neck doesn't surpass the head
A long neck doesn't surpass the head
Lama huraan waa caws jiilaal
The inevitable is like dry grass in drought
The inevitable is like dry grass in drought
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...
Lacagina lacag bay dhashaa, injirina qindhicil
Money gives birth to money, and figs to seeds
Money gives birth to money, and figs to seeds
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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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.