Libaax nin ganay iyo nin galaday, waa kala ogyihiin
LEnglish Translation
The one who speared the lion and the one who skinned it both know
Context & Meaning
True witnesses know the truth — don't lie about what others saw
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "L"
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 ...
Loogow laguu minan fadhiyee
Bow down so that you can sit in the house
Bow down so that you can sit in the house
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
Labadii xaqdaro ku heshiisa, xaqay ku diriraan
Those who unite in injustice fight over justice
Those who unite in injustice fight over justice
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
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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.