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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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nacas baa neef geed gaab ah soo gooya
A fool cuts a short tree for shade
A fool cuts a short tree for shade
Nabarka waayihiisa la og
A wound knows its own time to heal
A wound knows its own time to heal
Nimaan naxariisan, looma naxariisto
He who shows no mercy is shown none
He who shows no mercy is shown none
Nacas iyo nin waalan, laba meelood lama daayo
A fool and a madman shouldn't be left in charge
A fool and a madman shouldn't be left in charge
Nin casarkii isa sheegay, cishihii ceebi ma qabato
He who confesses by afternoon isn't shamed at nigh...
He who confesses by afternoon isn't shamed at nigh...
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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.