Nin daad qaaday, xunbo cuskey
NEnglish Translation
The man carried by the flood holds on to the foam
Context & Meaning
Desperation clings to anything — hopelessness seeks illusion
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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan dadka wanaag u fali, xumaan buu la kulmaa
He who does no good meets evil
He who does no good meets evil
Nacfi nin aan Eebbe aqoon, uma qalmo
Prosperity doesn't suit one who forgets God
Prosperity doesn't suit one who forgets God
Naaguhu hoosiis bay hadh moodaan
Women mistake shade for shelter
Women mistake shade for shelter
Naago nimaan madaxooda maja u rogin nin ma moodaan
Women don't consider a man a man unless he command...
Women don't consider a man a man unless he command...
Nacas wax lagu yidhi, ninkii yidhi buu neceb yahay
When corrected, the fool hates the one who advised...
When corrected, the fool hates the one who advised...
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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.