Naago abaal ha u gelin, amaahse ha u diidin
NEnglish Translation
Don't do a favor for a woman, nor deny her a loan
Context & Meaning
Satirical — warns of emotional unpredictability; a note on caution
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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
Nin gu kaa weyn, garaad kaa weyn
The elder has more wisdom
The elder has more wisdom
Nin kuu digay, kuma dilin
The one who warned you didn't kill you
The one who warned you didn't kill you
Naxariis Eebbe lagama quusto
One never despairs of God's mercy
One never despairs of God's mercy
Nimaan naftiisa ogayn, Eebbe ma yaqaan
He who doesn't know his soul doesn't know his Lord
He who doesn't know his soul doesn't know his Lord
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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.