Nimaan balan lahayni waa nin aan diin lahayn
NEnglish Translation
A man without a promise is a man without faith
Context & Meaning
Commitment shows character — reliability defines integrity
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin faash wataa, xaabo ma waayo
He who carries an axe never lacks firewood
He who carries an axe never lacks firewood
Nabad la'aani waa nolol la'aan
Without peace, there is no life
Without peace, there is no life
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
Nimaan shaqaysan, shaah waa ka xaaraan
For the idle, even tea is forbidden
For the idle, even tea is forbidden
Nacab nin kaa daran baa jira
There's always a greater enemy than the one you se...
There's always a greater enemy than the one you se...
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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.