Nimaan qooq dilin, maroodi ma dilo
NEnglish Translation
He who doesn't kill lust, can't kill an elephant
Context & Meaning
Conquer inner weakness before outer challenges — self-control first
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Naagi kun nin way la sheekaysataa, kowna way ka guursataa
A woman may talk to a thousand men but marries one
A woman may talk to a thousand men but marries one
Nin jiifa lama legdo
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
Nimaan abaal gudin, Eebbe abaal ma siiyo
God doesn't reward one who doesn't return favors
God doesn't reward one who doesn't return favors
Nimaad dhashay kuma dhalin
The one you gave birth to didn't give birth to you
The one you gave birth to didn't give birth to you
Nin dheerna, waxba looma tilmaamo
The tall man needs no directions
The tall man needs no directions
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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.