Naago badhaadhahooday ka sheekeeyaan, ragna ba'ooda
NEnglish Translation
Women speak of prosperity; men of their downfall
Context & Meaning
Each gender expresses pain and joy differently — priorities differ
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nacfi aan naxariis lahayn waa nacfi aan barako lahayn
Benefit without mercy lacks blessing
Benefit without mercy lacks blessing
Nin buka, boqol u tali
When one is sick, a hundred command him
When one is sick, a hundred command him
Nafsigu ma hadho
The soul never remains behind
The soul never remains behind
Naf aan la ilaalin, waa naf la illaabay
A soul unprotected is a soul abandoned
A soul unprotected is a soul abandoned
Nimaan hubsiimo lahayni, war gal maaha
A man without certainty isn't trustworthy
A man without certainty isn't trustworthy
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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.