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"
Lafo geel, iyagaa laysku jebshaa
Camel bones break against each other
Camel bones break against each other
Libaax aan dhiig dhadhamin, habeen ma ciyo
A lion that hasn't tasted blood doesn't roar at ni...
A lion that hasn't tasted blood doesn't roar at ni...
Loogow laguu minan fadhiyee
Bow down so that you can sit in the house
Bow down so that you can sit in the house
Laf jabtay, sideedii ma noqoto
A broken bone never becomes the same again
A broken bone never becomes the same again
Laxi shilalkay is dhigtaa lagu qalaa
The sheep is slaughtered where it lies down
The sheep is slaughtered where it lies down
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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.