Libaax deeqi ka gurxamisay
LEnglish Translation
The lion growled at generosity
Context & Meaning
Arrogance rejects kindness — pride ruins blessing
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "L"
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
Lixdan jir laguma helo qiimigaad laba jirkaa wayday
At sixty, you can't regain what you missed at two
At sixty, you can't regain what you missed at two
Libaax nin aan aqoon baa lax ka rida
Only the ignorant bring down a lion
Only the ignorant bring down a lion
Laxi shilalkay is dhigtaa lagu qalaa
The sheep is slaughtered where it lies down
The sheep is slaughtered where it lies down
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 ...
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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.