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 xil qaaday, eed buu qaaday
He who takes responsibility, takes blame
He who takes responsibility, takes blame
Nimaan talo lahayn, waa nin aan waddo lahayn
A man without advice is like a traveler without a ...
A man without advice is like a traveler without a ...
Nacaboow, nin kaa daran baa jira
O enemy, someone stronger than you exists
O enemy, someone stronger than you exists
Nimaan hadlin, habartiis wax ma siiso
A man who doesn't speak gets nothing from his aunt
A man who doesn't speak gets nothing from his aunt
Nin buka, boqol u tali
When one is sick, a hundred command him
When one is sick, a hundred command 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.