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
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan dadka wanaag u fali, xumaan buu la kulmaa
He who does no good meets evil
He who does no good meets evil
Nin casarkii isa sheegay, cishihii ceebi ma qabato
He who confesses by afternoon isn't shamed at nigh...
He who confesses by afternoon isn't shamed at nigh...
Nabaddaad haysato lama oggolaado
Peace is never appreciated until it's lost
Peace is never appreciated until it's lost
Nacas baa neef geed gaab ah soo gooya
A fool cuts a short tree for shade
A fool cuts a short tree for shade
Nimaan damiir lahayn, dadnimo ma leh
A man without conscience has no humanity
A man without conscience has no humanity
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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.