Nimaan shaqaysan, shaah waa ka xaaraan
NEnglish Translation
For the idle, even tea is forbidden
Context & Meaning
Only the industrious deserve comfort — idleness earns nothing
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin lagu seexdaw ha seexan
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Naago waa belo loo baahan yahay
Women are a necessary trouble
Women are a necessary trouble
Nimaan dadka wanaag u fali, xumaan buu la kulmaa
He who does no good meets evil
He who does no good meets evil
Nimaan doqon ahayn, doqon ma yaqaan
Only a fool recognizes another fool
Only a fool recognizes another fool
Nimaan hadal baran, hawl ma barto
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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.