Nin walba meeshii buktaa, belbeshaa
NEnglish Translation
Every man scratches where it itches
Context & Meaning
People attend to their own issues — self-interest rules behavior
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nacab waa la dilaa, nacayb lama dilo
You can kill an enemy, but not hatred
You can kill an enemy, but not hatred
Nafsi raaga, rag iyo geel baa iska leh
Long endurance belongs to men and camels
Long endurance belongs to men and camels
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
Nacas iyo nin waalan, laba meelood lama daayo
A fool and a madman shouldn't be left in charge
A fool and a madman shouldn't be left in charge
Nin xil qaaday, eed buu qaaday
He who takes responsibility, takes blame
He who takes responsibility, takes blame
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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.