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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan aqoon lahayn, waa nin indho la'
The ignorant man is blind
The ignorant man is blind
Nimaan rajo lahayn, ma noola
Without hope, one isn't alive
Without hope, one isn't alive
Nin jiifa lama legdo
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
Naago badhaadhahooday ka sheekeeyaan, ragna ba'ooda
Women speak of prosperity; men of their downfall
Women speak of prosperity; men of their downfall
Nacfi nin aan Eebbe aqoon, uma qalmo
Prosperity doesn't suit one who forgets God
Prosperity doesn't suit one who forgets God
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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.