Naaguhu hoosiis bay hadh moodaan
NEnglish Translation
Women mistake shade for shelter
Context & Meaning
A warning against short-sightedness — not all comfort is safety
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan wax garad ahayn, haanta gadaankeedaa wax loo saaraa
To the fool, food is placed behind the pot; to the...
To the fool, food is placed behind the pot; to the...
Nacas nacabkiis ma yaqaan
A fool doesn't know his enemy
A fool doesn't know his enemy
Nimaan run sheegan, been buu sheega
He who doesn't tell truth, tells lies
He who doesn't tell truth, tells lies
Nin ku necebi, xantaa og; nin ku jeclina, xogtaa og
Your enemy knows your faults, your friend your sec...
Your enemy knows your faults, your friend your sec...
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.