La jiifiyaana bannaan, la joojiyaana bannaan
LEnglish Translation
Lying down and standing up are both allowed
Context & Meaning
Everyone has freedom — fairness means letting others choose
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "L"
Lugtii jeeniga dhaaftaa, way jabtaa
The leg that crosses the ditch breaks
The leg that crosses the ditch breaks
Libaax nin aan aqoon baa lax ka rida
Only the ignorant bring down a lion
Only the ignorant bring down a lion
Labadii xaqdaro ku heshiisa, xaqay ku diriraan
Those who unite in injustice fight over justice
Those who unite in injustice fight over justice
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...
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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.