Naago waa belo loo baahan yahay
NEnglish Translation
Women are a necessary trouble
Context & Meaning
A humorous acceptance — love comes with challenges
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Naagi nimay legdaan, kama kacaan
Women don't rise from the man they've overpowered
Women don't rise from the man they've overpowered
Nacas ninkii caqli leh baa cadaaba
The wise man suffers because of the fool
The wise man suffers because of the fool
Nimaan qaybin jirin, hadduu qaybiyo nimaan qadi jirin baa qada
When a selfish man shares, the undeserving benefit
When a selfish man shares, the undeserving benefit
Nimaad dhashay kuma dhalin
The one you gave birth to didn't give birth to you
The one you gave birth to didn't give birth to you
Nimaan baran, ma barto
He who never learns, learns nothing
He who never learns, learns nothing
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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.