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"
Naf la'aan, nolol ma jirto
Without a soul, there's no life
Without a soul, there's no life
Naf aan la ilaalin, waa naf la illaabay
A soul unprotected is a soul abandoned
A soul unprotected is a soul abandoned
Nimaan naxariisan, looma naxariisto
He who shows no mercy is shown none
He who shows no mercy is shown none
Nimaan abaal gudin, Eebbe abaal ma siiyo
God doesn't reward one who doesn't return favors
God doesn't reward one who doesn't return favors
Nacas waa la eryaa, nasiib lama eryo
You can chase away a fool but not bad luck
You can chase away a fool but not bad luck
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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.