Nin casarkii isa sheegay, cishihii ceebi ma qabato
NEnglish Translation
He who confesses by afternoon isn't shamed at night
Context & Meaning
Admitting fault early prevents disgrace — honesty redeems
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan damiir lahayn, dadnimo ma leh
A man without conscience has no humanity
A man without conscience has no humanity
Nimaan rajo lahayn, ma noola
Without hope, one isn't alive
Without hope, one isn't alive
Naf wax jecel, Eebbe baa dhibay
God tests the one who loves something deeply
God tests the one who loves something deeply
Nimaan hubsiimo lahayni, war gal maaha
A man without certainty isn't trustworthy
A man without certainty isn't trustworthy
Nin kuu digay, kuma dilin
The one who warned you didn't kill you
The one who warned you didn't kill you
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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.