Nin abaal gala, wax badan baa la arkaa; ninse guda, wax yar baa la arkaa
NEnglish Translation
Many repay favors; few return them
Context & Meaning
Gratitude is rare — integrity shows in repayment
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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan doqon ahayn, doqon ma yaqaan
Only a fool recognizes another fool
Only a fool recognizes another fool
Nin kaa weyn, waxba looma sheego
You can't teach one older than you
You can't teach one older than you
Nabarka waayihiisa la og
A wound knows its own time to heal
A wound knows its own time to heal
Nimaan dhididin, ma dhargo
He who doesn't sweat, doesn't get full
He who doesn't sweat, doesn't get full
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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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.