Nin soo fadhiiso laga waayo, soo seexaa laga helaa
NEnglish Translation
If a man won't sit, he'll eventually lie down
Context & Meaning
Persistence wins — patience outlasts resistance
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin walba meeshii buktaa, belbeshaa
Every man scratches where it itches
Every man scratches where it itches
Naf la'aan, nolol ma jirto
Without a soul, there's no life
Without a soul, there's no life
Nacab waa la arkaa, nacaybse waa la gartaa
An enemy is seen, hatred is sensed
An enemy is seen, hatred is sensed
Naf aan lahayn naf kale ma garto
A heart without life feels no one else's pain
A heart without life feels no one else's pain
Nimaan hadlin, habartiis wax ma siiso
A man who doesn't speak gets nothing from his aunt
A man who doesn't speak gets nothing from his aunt
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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.