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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Nacaboow, nin kaa daran baa jira
O enemy, someone stronger than you exists
O enemy, someone stronger than you exists
Nacas wuu qoslaa, cidna uma qoslayso
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
Nimaan damiir lahayn, dadnimo ma leh
A man without conscience has no humanity
A man without conscience has no humanity
Nafsi waa Eebbe abuuray, ninna ma beddeli karo
The soul was created by God, and no man can change...
The soul was created by God, and no man can change...
Naago nimaan madaxooda maja u rogin nin ma moodaan
Women don't consider a man a man unless he command...
Women don't consider a man a man unless he command...
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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.