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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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin lagu seexdaw ha seexan
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Nimaan baran, ma barto
He who never learns, learns nothing
He who never learns, learns nothing
Nin abaal gala, wax badan baa la arkaa; ninse guda, wax yar baa la arkaa
Many repay favors; few return them
Many repay favors; few return them
Nacas wax lagu yidhi, ninkii yidhi buu neceb yahay
When corrected, the fool hates the one who advised...
When corrected, the fool hates the one who advised...
Naf la'aan, nolol ma jirto
Without a soul, there's no life
Without a soul, there's no life
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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.