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
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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
Nabarka waayihiisa la og
A wound knows its own time to heal
A wound knows its own time to heal
Naago nimaan madaxooda maja u rogin nin ma moodaan
Women don't consider a man a man unless he command...
Women don't consider a man a man unless he command...
Nimaan dhaqaalaha ilaashan, faqri buu ku dhammaa
He who doesn't guard wealth ends in poverty
He who doesn't guard wealth ends in poverty
Naf la'aan, nolol ma jirto
Without a soul, there's no life
Without a soul, there's no life
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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.