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"
Nacas baa naftiisa neceb
A fool hates his own soul
A fool hates his own soul
Nin faash wataa, xaabo ma waayo
He who carries an axe never lacks firewood
He who carries an axe never lacks firewood
Naago abaal ha u gelin, amaahse ha u diidin
Don't do a favor for a woman, nor deny her a loan
Don't do a favor for a woman, nor deny her a loan
Nimaan damiir lahayn, dadnimo ma leh
A man without conscience has no humanity
A man without conscience has no humanity
Nabsi waa nin kugu dhashay
Vengeance grows within you
Vengeance grows within 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.