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"
Nacfi nin aan Eebbe aqoon, uma qalmo
Prosperity doesn't suit one who forgets God
Prosperity doesn't suit one who forgets God
Nacasna nacas buu wataa
A fool carries another fool with him
A fool carries another fool with him
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 caddaalad samayn, cadaab buu mutaa
He who commits injustice deserves punishment
He who commits injustice deserves punishment
Nimaan Ilaahay ka baqayn, nin ha baqo
He who doesn't fear God won't fear man
He who doesn't fear God won't fear man
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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.