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"
Nabad la'aani waa nolol la'aan
Without peace, there is no life
Without peace, there is no life
Naago been baa lagu soo xero geliyaa, runna waa lagu dhaqaa
Women are wooed with lies but kept with truth
Women are wooed with lies but kept with truth
Nin kuu digay, kuma dilin
The one who warned you didn't kill you
The one who warned you didn't kill you
Naagi kun nin way la sheekaysataa, kowna way ka guursataa
A woman may talk to a thousand men but marries one
A woman may talk to a thousand men but marries one
Nin iyo naag is qaba, colna ma aha, nabadna ma aha
Husband and wife are neither enemies nor at comple...
Husband and wife are neither enemies nor at comple...
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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.