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 dhaqaalaha ilaashan, faqri buu ku dhammaa
He who doesn't guard wealth ends in poverty
He who doesn't guard wealth ends in poverty
Naagi naag lala qabo waa u col
A co-wife is an enemy to another
A co-wife is an enemy to another
Ninna caadadii ma daayo, bahalna ceedhin ma daayo
Neither a man leaves his habit nor a beast its lai...
Neither a man leaves his habit nor a beast its lai...
Nimaan naftiisa ogayn, Eebbe ma yaqaan
He who doesn't know his soul doesn't know his Lord
He who doesn't know his soul doesn't know his Lord
Nimaan aqoon lahayn, waa nin indho la'
The ignorant man is blind
The ignorant man is blind
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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.