Nimaan hadlin, habartiis wax ma siiso
NEnglish Translation
A man who doesn't speak gets nothing from his aunt
Context & Meaning
Ask to receive — silence gets no reward
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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nabsi waa nin kugu dhashay
Vengeance grows within you
Vengeance grows within you
Nin buka, boqol u tali
When one is sick, a hundred command him
When one is sick, a hundred command him
Ninna caadadii ma daayo, bahalna ceedhin ma daayo
Neither a man leaves his habit nor a beast its lai...
Neither a man leaves his habit nor a beast its lai...
Nacas iyo nin waalan, laba meelood lama daayo
A fool and a madman shouldn't be left in charge
A fool and a madman shouldn't be left in charge
Nacasna nacas buu wataa
A fool carries another fool with him
A fool carries another fool with him
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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.