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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nacasna nacas buu wataa
A fool carries another fool with him
A fool carries another fool with him
Nin abaal gala, wax badan baa la arkaa; ninse guda, wax yar baa la arkaa
Many repay favors; few return them
Many repay favors; few return them
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...
Naf la'aan, nolol ma jirto
Without a soul, there's no life
Without a soul, there's no life
Nabsi waa nin kugu dhashay
Vengeance grows within you
Vengeance grows within 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.