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"
Nacas ninkii caqli leh baa cadaaba
The wise man suffers because of the fool
The wise man suffers because of the fool
Nabarka waayihiisa la og
A wound knows its own time to heal
A wound knows its own time to heal
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
Nabadi waa naf, colaadina waa cabsi
Peace is life, war is fear
Peace is life, war is fear
Nin gu kaa weyn, garaad kaa weyn
The elder has more wisdom
The elder has more wisdom
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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.