Layligu kasha biyihiisa ku jiruu ka didaa
LEnglish Translation
The frog jumps from the water that's its own
Context & Meaning
People fear even what sustains them — insecurity breeds distrust
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "L"
Libaax laba god lagama kiciyo
A lion isn't chased from two dens
A lion isn't chased from two dens
Laba qaawan isma qaaddo
Two naked people can't carry each other
Two naked people can't carry each other
Loogow laguu minan fadhiyee
Bow down so that you can sit in the house
Bow down so that you can sit in the house
Labaatan jir intuu geed ka booduu, talo ka boodaa
A twenty-year-old jumps over a tree and also over ...
A twenty-year-old jumps over a tree and also over ...
Lugtii jeeniga dhaaftaa, way jabtaa
The leg that crosses the ditch breaks
The leg that crosses the ditch breaks
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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.