Nin waalan, tolkii baa u miyir qaba
NEnglish Translation
The madman's clan holds his sanity
Context & Meaning
Community protects the weak — unity compensates for loss
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin lagu seexdaw ha seexan
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Don't sleep where someone else slept
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
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...
Nacab waa la dilaa, nacayb lama dilo
You can kill an enemy, but not hatred
You can kill an enemy, but not hatred
Nimaan caddaalad lahayn, run ma yaqaan
Without justice, truth is unknown
Without justice, truth is unknown
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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.