Libaax deeqi ka gurxamisay
LEnglish Translation
The lion growled at generosity
Context & Meaning
Arrogance rejects kindness — pride ruins blessing
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Proverbs starting with "L"
Laba layskuma daro: bidaar iyo timo, baryo iyo ad-adayg
You can't have baldness and hair, begging and prid...
You can't have baldness and hair, begging and prid...
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
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 ...
Lafo geel, iyagaa laysku jebshaa
Camel bones break against each other
Camel bones break against each other
Laabtu low ma aha, hadba la laalaabi karo
The heart isn't a flame that can be folded at will
The heart isn't a flame that can be folded at will
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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.