Labaatan jir intuu geed ka booduu, talo ka boodaa
LEnglish Translation
A twenty-year-old jumps over a tree and also over advice
Context & Meaning
Youth ignores counsel — arrogance blinds the young
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "L"
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
Lama gano falaadh kugu soo noqon doonta
Don't shoot an arrow that might return to you
Don't shoot an arrow that might return to you
Laxi shilalkay is dhigtaa lagu qalaa
The sheep is slaughtered where it lies down
The sheep is slaughtered where it lies down
Luqun dheeraatay, madax ma dhaafto
A long neck doesn't surpass the head
A long neck doesn't surpass the head
Libaax nin aan aqoon baa lax ka rida
Only the ignorant bring down a lion
Only the ignorant bring down a lion
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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.