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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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan damiir lahayn, dadnimo ma leh
A man without conscience has no humanity
A man without conscience has no humanity
Nimaan kuu furi doonin, yuusan kuu rarin
Don't let one who won't open your load, carry it
Don't let one who won't open your load, carry it
Nin lagu seexdaw ha seexan
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Naago wax laga bixiyey laguma dhaqo, wax loo hayaa lagu dhaqaa
Women aren't cared for with what's given away but ...
Women aren't cared for with what's given away but ...
Nin xil qaaday, eed buu qaaday
He who takes responsibility, takes blame
He who takes responsibility, takes blame
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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.