Nin ku necebi, xantaa og; nin ku jeclina, xogtaa og
NEnglish Translation
Your enemy knows your faults, your friend your secrets
Context & Meaning
Both closeness and hatred expose you — guard your privacy
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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
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 wax jecel, Eebbe baa dhibay
God tests the one who loves something deeply
God tests the one who loves something deeply
Nin waalan, tolkii baa u miyir qaba
The madman's clan holds his sanity
The madman's clan holds his sanity
Nimaan naftiisa garan, cid kale ma garan
He who doesn't know himself knows no one else
He who doesn't know himself knows no one else
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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.