Nimaan qaybin jirin, hadduu qaybiyo nimaan qadi jirin baa qada
NEnglish Translation
When a selfish man shares, the undeserving benefit
Context & Meaning
Greed's rare generosity often favors the wrong people
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Naf la'aan, nolol ma jirto
Without a soul, there's no life
Without a soul, there's no life
Nabaddu waa nafta hooyadeed
Peace is the mother of life
Peace is the mother of life
Nafsigu ma hadho
The soul never remains behind
The soul never remains behind
Nimaan caddaalad samayn, cadaab buu mutaa
He who commits injustice deserves punishment
He who commits injustice deserves punishment
Nimaan dulqaad lahayn, ma gaaro
Without patience, no one succeeds
Without patience, no one succeeds
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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.