Naagi kun nin way la sheekaysataa, kowna way ka guursataa
NEnglish Translation
A woman may talk to a thousand men but marries one
Context & Meaning
Social contact doesn't equal commitment — action shows intention
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin war kuu keenay, war kaa qaad
Take news from the one who brought it
Take news from the one who brought it
Nin iyo naag is qaba, colna ma aha, nabadna ma aha
Husband and wife are neither enemies nor at comple...
Husband and wife are neither enemies nor at comple...
Nin kuu digay, kuma dilin
The one who warned you didn't kill you
The one who warned you didn't kill you
Nacas ninkii caqli leh baa cadaaba
The wise man suffers because of the fool
The wise man suffers because of the fool
Nabaddu waa nafta hooyadeed
Peace is the mother of life
Peace is the mother of life
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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.