Libaax aan dhiig dhadhamin, habeen ma ciyo
LEnglish Translation
A lion that hasn't tasted blood doesn't roar at night
Context & Meaning
Experience gives confidence — strength comes from success
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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
Layligu kasha biyihiisa ku jiruu ka didaa
The frog jumps from the water that's its own
The frog jumps from the water that's its own
Libaax laba god lagama kiciyo
A lion isn't chased from two dens
A lion isn't chased from two dens
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...
Lama huraan waa caws jiilaal
The inevitable is like dry grass in drought
The inevitable is like dry grass in drought
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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.