Nimaan hubsiimo lahayni, war gal maaha
NEnglish Translation
A man without certainty isn't trustworthy
Context & Meaning
Doubt weakens faith — clarity builds respect
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan caddaalad samayn, cadaab buu mutaa
He who commits injustice deserves punishment
He who commits injustice deserves punishment
Nacas baa neef geed gaab ah soo gooya
A fool cuts a short tree for shade
A fool cuts a short tree for shade
Nimaan dhul marin, dhaayo ma laha
He who hasn't traveled has no eyes
He who hasn't traveled has no eyes
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
Nin dhintay, kabihiisaa dhaama
The dead man's shoes are better than him
The dead man's shoes are better than him
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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.