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"
Nacas ninkii caqli leh baa cadaaba
The wise man suffers because of the fool
The wise man suffers because of the fool
Nin ku necebi, xantaa og; nin ku jeclina, xogtaa og
Your enemy knows your faults, your friend your sec...
Your enemy knows your faults, your friend your sec...
Nin faash wataa, xaabo ma waayo
He who carries an axe never lacks firewood
He who carries an axe never lacks firewood
Nin war kuu keenay, war kaa qaad
Take news from the one who brought it
Take news from the one who brought it
Nimaan wax garad ahayn, haanta gadaankeedaa wax loo saaraa
To the fool, food is placed behind the pot; to the...
To the fool, food is placed behind the pot; to the...
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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.