Nimaan naxariisan, looma naxariisto
NEnglish Translation
He who shows no mercy is shown none
Context & Meaning
Compassion invites compassion — kindness returns in kind
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan waayo arag ahayn, waa nin waayi doona
He who hasn't seen life will lose in life
He who hasn't seen life will lose in life
Nacas nacabkiis ma yaqaan
A fool doesn't know his enemy
A fool doesn't know his enemy
Nimaan run sheegan, been buu sheega
He who doesn't tell truth, tells lies
He who doesn't tell truth, tells lies
Naago been baa lagu soo xero geliyaa, runna waa lagu dhaqaa
Women are wooed with lies but kept with truth
Women are wooed with lies but kept with truth
Nin waalan, tolkii baa u miyir qaba
The madman's clan holds his sanity
The madman's clan holds his sanity
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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.