Naago wax laga bixiyey laguma dhaqo, wax loo hayaa lagu dhaqaa
NEnglish Translation
Women aren't cared for with what's given away but with what's kept for them
Context & Meaning
Real care requires provision — stability over generosity
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin war kuu keenay, war kaa qaad
Take news from the one who brought it
Take news from the one who brought it
Nin gu kaa weyn, garaad kaa weyn
The elder has more wisdom
The elder has more wisdom
Nacas wuu qoslaa, cidna uma qoslayso
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
Nimaan baran, ma barto
He who never learns, learns nothing
He who never learns, learns nothing
Naag kun baa koodisa, kow baana guursata
A thousand men may court a woman, but only one mar...
A thousand men may court a woman, but only one mar...
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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.