Libaax laba god lagama kiciyo
LEnglish Translation
A lion isn't chased from two dens
Context & Meaning
Don't provoke the powerful twice — wisdom avoids danger
Proverb ID
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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 nin aan aqoon baa lax ka rida
Only the ignorant bring down a lion
Only the ignorant bring down a lion
Laf jabtay, sideedii ma noqoto
A broken bone never becomes the same again
A broken bone never becomes the same again
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
Lacagina lacag bay dhashaa, injirina qindhicil
Money gives birth to money, and figs to seeds
Money gives birth to money, and figs to seeds
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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.