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"
Naftu waxay ogtahay, way ilaashataa
The soul protects what it knows
The soul protects what it knows
Nin buka, boqol u tali
When one is sick, a hundred command him
When one is sick, a hundred command him
Nimaan qooq dilin, maroodi ma dilo
He who doesn't kill lust, can't kill an elephant
He who doesn't kill lust, can't kill an elephant
Nimaan caddaalad samayn, cadaab buu mutaa
He who commits injustice deserves punishment
He who commits injustice deserves punishment
Nabadi waa naf, colaadina waa cabsi
Peace is life, war is fear
Peace is life, war is fear
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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.