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"
Laba tallaabo dhexdood baa talo ka dhalataa
Wisdom is born between two steps
Wisdom is born between two steps
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...
Laf jabtay, sideedii ma noqoto
A broken bone never becomes the same again
A broken bone never becomes the same again
Libaax aan dhiig dhadhamin, habeen ma ciyo
A lion that hasn't tasted blood doesn't roar at ni...
A lion that hasn't tasted blood doesn't roar at ni...
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
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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.