Nin dameero dabadood ka degay, meel uga tooban buu waayey
NEnglish Translation
The man who dismounted behind the donkeys finds no clean spot
Context & Meaning
Avoid following fools — poor company soils dignity
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nabadi waa naf, colaadina waa cabsi
Peace is life, war is fear
Peace is life, war is fear
Nin jiifa lama legdo
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
Nimaan dulqaad lahayn, ma gaaro
Without patience, no one succeeds
Without patience, no one succeeds
Nimaan caddaalad samayn, cadaab buu mutaa
He who commits injustice deserves punishment
He who commits injustice deserves punishment
Naf aan la ilaalin, waa naf la illaabay
A soul unprotected is a soul abandoned
A soul unprotected is a soul abandoned
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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.