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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Nabaddaad haysato lama oggolaado
Peace is never appreciated until it's lost
Peace is never appreciated until it's lost
Nimaan wax garad ahayn, haanta gadaankeedaa wax loo saaraa
To the fool, food is placed behind the pot; to the...
To the fool, food is placed behind the pot; to the...
Ninna caadadii ma daayo, bahalna ceedhin ma daayo
Neither a man leaves his habit nor a beast its lai...
Neither a man leaves his habit nor a beast its lai...
Nin kaligii tashaday, waa nin orgi rartay
The man who consults no one is like a man loading ...
The man who consults no one is like a man loading ...
Nacab nin kaa daran baa jira
There's always a greater enemy than the one you se...
There's always a greater enemy than the one you se...
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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.