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"
Nabaddaad haysato lama oggolaado
Peace is never appreciated until it's lost
Peace is never appreciated until it's lost
Nacas meel uu dumo buu ka dhisaa
The fool builds where he'll later destroy
The fool builds where he'll later destroy
Nacaboow, nin kaa daran baa jira
O enemy, someone stronger than you exists
O enemy, someone stronger than you exists
Nimaan qooq dilin, maroodi ma dilo
He who doesn't kill lust, can't kill an elephant
He who doesn't kill lust, can't kill an elephant
Naxariis Eebbe lagama quusto
One never despairs of God's mercy
One never despairs of God's mercy
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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.