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"
Nimaan dhaqaalaha ilaashan, faqri buu ku dhammaa
He who doesn't guard wealth ends in poverty
He who doesn't guard wealth ends in poverty
Naf la'aan, nolol ma jirto
Without a soul, there's no life
Without a soul, there's no life
Nimaad dhashay kuma dhalin
The one you gave birth to didn't give birth to you
The one you gave birth to didn't give birth to you
Nacas meel uu dumo buu ka dhisaa
The fool builds where he'll later destroy
The fool builds where he'll later destroy
Nacfi nin aan Eebbe aqoon, uma qalmo
Prosperity doesn't suit one who forgets God
Prosperity doesn't suit one who forgets God
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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.