Nimaan kuu furi doonin, yuusan kuu rarin
NEnglish Translation
Don't let one who won't open your load, carry it
Context & Meaning
Don't trust help from the unhelpful — loyalty must be proven
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin lagu seexdaw ha seexan
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Nimaan dadka wanaag u fali, xumaan buu la kulmaa
He who does no good meets evil
He who does no good meets evil
Nimaan baran, ma barto
He who never learns, learns nothing
He who never learns, learns nothing
Nabarka waayihiisa la og
A wound knows its own time to heal
A wound knows its own time to heal
Naf aan la ilaalin, waa naf la illaabay
A soul unprotected is a soul abandoned
A soul unprotected is a soul abandoned
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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.