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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Naagi naag lala qabo waa u col
A co-wife is an enemy to another
A co-wife is an enemy to another
Naaguhu hoosiis bay hadh moodaan
Women mistake shade for shelter
Women mistake shade for shelter
Nacasna nacas buu wataa
A fool carries another fool with him
A fool carries another fool with him
Naag, naag ka umulisay iyo nin reer u weyn, midna siday wax u ogyihiin uma sheegaan
A woman who's delivered another woman's baby, and ...
A woman who's delivered another woman's baby, and ...
Nacabkaa meel kaa jira, nacaybse meel ma jiro
The enemy lives far, but hatred lives within
The enemy lives far, but hatred lives within
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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.