Luqun dheeraatay, madax ma dhaafto
LEnglish Translation
A long neck doesn't surpass the head
Context & Meaning
However high you rise, authority remains above — pride has limits
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "L"
Luuq-luuq maraw, laasim laamiguu iman
The one who wanders side paths finally returns to ...
The one who wanders side paths finally returns to ...
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
Libaax laba god lagama kiciyo
A lion isn't chased from two dens
A lion isn't chased from two dens
Labadii xaqdaro ku heshiisa, xaqay ku diriraan
Those who unite in injustice fight over justice
Those who unite in injustice fight over justice
Lax gawracan maqaarsiib kuma xanuunsato
A slaughtered sheep doesn't feel skinning
A slaughtered sheep doesn't feel skinning
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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.