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 deeqi ka gurxamisay
The lion growled at generosity
The lion growled at generosity
La jiifiyaana bannaan, la joojiyaana bannaan
Lying down and standing up are both allowed
Lying down and standing up are both allowed
Laf jabtay, sideedii ma noqoto
A broken bone never becomes the same again
A broken bone never becomes the same again
Luuq-luuq maraw, laasim laamiguu iman
The one who wanders side paths finally returns to ...
The one who wanders side paths finally returns to ...
Laba tallaabo dhexdood baa talo ka dhalataa
Wisdom is born between two steps
Wisdom is born between two steps
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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.