Naago nimaan madaxooda maja u rogin nin ma moodaan
NEnglish Translation
Women don't consider a man a man unless he commands them
Context & Meaning
Leadership attracts respect — strength is admired
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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nacabkaa meel kaa jira, nacaybse meel ma jiro
The enemy lives far, but hatred lives within
The enemy lives far, but hatred lives within
Nin waalan, tolkii baa u miyir qaba
The madman's clan holds his sanity
The madman's clan holds his sanity
Nimaan naftiisa garan, cid kale ma garan
He who doesn't know himself knows no one else
He who doesn't know himself knows no one else
Naxariis Eebbe lagama quusto
One never despairs of God's mercy
One never despairs of God's mercy
Nabaddu waa nafta hooyadeed
Peace is the mother of life
Peace is the mother of life
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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.