Nin kaa weyn, waxba looma sheego
NEnglish Translation
You can't teach one older than you
Context & Meaning
Age resists correction — humility opens learning
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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nacas iyo nin waalan, laba meelood lama daayo
A fool and a madman shouldn't be left in charge
A fool and a madman shouldn't be left in charge
Nimaan rajo lahayn, ma noola
Without hope, one isn't alive
Without hope, one isn't alive
Nacas meel uu dumo buu ka dhisaa
The fool builds where he'll later destroy
The fool builds where he'll later destroy
Nin waalan, tolkii baa u miyir qaba
The madman's clan holds his sanity
The madman's clan holds his sanity
Naago wax laga bixiyey laguma dhaqo, wax loo hayaa lagu dhaqaa
Women aren't cared for with what's given away but ...
Women aren't cared for with what's given away but ...
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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.