Nin kuu digay, kuma dilin
NEnglish Translation
The one who warned you didn't kill you
Context & Meaning
Advice saves — heed warnings before it's too late
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin gu kaa weyn, garaad kaa weyn
The elder has more wisdom
The elder has more wisdom
Naf la'aan, nolol ma jirto
Without a soul, there's no life
Without a soul, there's no life
Nacas meel uu dumo buu ka dhisaa
The fool builds where he'll later destroy
The fool builds where he'll later destroy
Nin dheerna, waxba looma tilmaamo
The tall man needs no directions
The tall man needs no directions
Nimaan balan lahayni waa nin aan diin lahayn
A man without a promise is a man without faith
A man without a promise is a man without faith
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About Somali Proverbs
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.