Naagaha iyo carruurtaba sasabaa lagu wadaa
NEnglish Translation
Both women and children are managed through gentle persuasion
Context & Meaning
Soft words and patience guide the emotional — influence needs tact
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan rajo lahayn, ma noola
Without hope, one isn't alive
Without hope, one isn't alive
Nin kaa weyn, waxba looma sheego
You can't teach one older than you
You can't teach one older than you
Nin daad qaaday, xunbo cuskey
The man carried by the flood holds on to the foam
The man carried by the flood holds on to the foam
Naago nin ay yaqaaniin, col ma moodaan
Women don't fear a man they know
Women don't fear a man they know
Nabsi waa nin kugu dhashay
Vengeance grows within you
Vengeance grows within you
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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.