Luqun dheeraatay, madax ma dhaafto
LEnglish Translation
A long neck doesn't surpass the head
Context & Meaning
However high you rise, authority remains above — pride has limits
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Proverbs starting with "L"
Laf jabtay, sideedii ma noqoto
A broken bone never becomes the same again
A broken bone never becomes the same again
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
Lacagina lacag bay dhashaa, injirina qindhicil
Money gives birth to money, and figs to seeds
Money gives birth to money, and figs to seeds
Laba tallaabo dhexdood baa talo ka dhalataa
Wisdom is born between two steps
Wisdom is born between two steps
Labo bukta ma is baaniyaan
Two sick people don't comfort each other
Two sick people don't comfort 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.