Nimaan wax garad ahayn, haanta gadaankeedaa wax loo saaraa
NEnglish Translation
To the fool, food is placed behind the pot; to the wise, at the camel's trough
Context & Meaning
Intelligence earns privilege — fools miss opportunity
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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin dheerna, waxba looma tilmaamo
The tall man needs no directions
The tall man needs no directions
Nabad la'aani waa nolol la'aan
Without peace, there is no life
Without peace, there is no life
Nacas waa la eryaa, nasiib lama eryo
You can chase away a fool but not bad luck
You can chase away a fool but not bad luck
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 kaa weyn, waxba looma sheego
You can't teach one older than you
You can't teach one older than you
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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.