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
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Naago badhaadhahooday ka sheekeeyaan, ragna ba'ooda
Women speak of prosperity; men of their downfall
Women speak of prosperity; men of their downfall
Nimaan qaybin jirin, hadduu qaybiyo nimaan qadi jirin baa qada
When a selfish man shares, the undeserving benefit
When a selfish man shares, the undeserving benefit
Nabadi waa naf, colaadina waa cabsi
Peace is life, war is fear
Peace is life, war is fear
Nimaan rajo lahayn, ma noola
Without hope, one isn't alive
Without hope, one isn't alive
Nin war kuu keenay, war kaa qaad
Take news from the one who brought it
Take news from the one who brought it
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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.