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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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaad dhashay kuma dhalin
The one you gave birth to didn't give birth to you
The one you gave birth to didn't give birth to you
Naftu waxay ogtahay, way ilaashataa
The soul protects what it knows
The soul protects what it knows
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
Naf aan lahayn naf kale ma garto
A heart without life feels no one else's pain
A heart without life feels no one else's pain
Nabadi waa naf, colaadina waa cabsi
Peace is life, war is fear
Peace is life, war is fear
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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.