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"
Nacas meel uu dumo buu ka dhisaa
The fool builds where he'll later destroy
The fool builds where he'll later destroy
Naftu waxay ogtahay, way ilaashataa
The soul protects what it knows
The soul protects what it knows
Naf aan la ilaalin, waa naf la illaabay
A soul unprotected is a soul abandoned
A soul unprotected is a soul abandoned
Nin soo fadhiiso laga waayo, soo seexaa laga helaa
If a man won't sit, he'll eventually lie down
If a man won't sit, he'll eventually lie down
Nimaan rajo lahayn, ma noola
Without hope, one isn't alive
Without hope, one isn't alive
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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.