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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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nacas baa neef geed gaab ah soo gooya
A fool cuts a short tree for shade
A fool cuts a short tree for shade
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...
Naxariis Eebbe lagama quusto
One never despairs of God's mercy
One never despairs of God's mercy
Nimaan talo lahayn, waa nin aan waddo lahayn
A man without advice is like a traveler without a ...
A man without advice is like a traveler without a ...
Nimaan rajo lahayn, ma noola
Without hope, one isn't alive
Without hope, one isn't alive
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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.