Nafsigu ma hadho
NEnglish Translation
The soul never remains behind
Context & Meaning
Life always moves forward — death spares no one
Proverb ID
#749Type
Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin lagu seexdaw ha seexan
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Naf la'aan, nolol ma jirto
Without a soul, there's no life
Without a soul, there's no life
Nimaan naxariisan, looma naxariisto
He who shows no mercy is shown none
He who shows no mercy is shown none
Nacas wuu qoslaa, cidna uma qoslayso
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
Naagi nimay legdaan, kama kacaan
Women don't rise from the man they've overpowered
Women don't rise from the man they've overpowered
Quick Actions
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.