Nimaad dhashay kuma dhalin
NEnglish Translation
The one you gave birth to didn't give birth to you
Context & Meaning
Parents give, not receive — gratitude should flow upward
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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin walba meeshii buktaa, belbeshaa
Every man scratches where it itches
Every man scratches where it itches
Nin kaligii tashaday, waa nin orgi rartay
The man who consults no one is like a man loading ...
The man who consults no one is like a man loading ...
Nimaan damiir lahayn, dadnimo ma leh
A man without conscience has no humanity
A man without conscience has no humanity
Nafsi waa Eebbe abuuray, ninna ma beddeli karo
The soul was created by God, and no man can change...
The soul was created by God, and no man can change...
Nin kaa weyn, waxba looma sheego
You can't teach one older than you
You can't teach one older than you
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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.