Libaax nin aan aqoon baa lax ka rida
LEnglish Translation
Only the ignorant bring down a lion
Context & Meaning
Foolish boldness leads to ruin — ignorance breeds recklessness
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "L"
Laf jabtay, sideedii ma noqoto
A broken bone never becomes the same again
A broken bone never becomes the same again
Lugtii jeeniga dhaaftaa, way jabtaa
The leg that crosses the ditch breaks
The leg that crosses the ditch breaks
Laba qaawan isma qaaddo
Two naked people can't carry each other
Two naked people can't carry each other
Laxi shilalkay is dhigtaa lagu qalaa
The sheep is slaughtered where it lies down
The sheep is slaughtered where it lies down
Libaax aan dhiig dhadhamin, habeen ma ciyo
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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.