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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Proverbs starting with "N"
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
Naago waa belo loo baahan yahay
Women are a necessary trouble
Women are a necessary trouble
Nacfi nin aan Eebbe aqoon, uma qalmo
Prosperity doesn't suit one who forgets God
Prosperity doesn't suit one who forgets God
Nimaan balan lahayni waa nin aan diin lahayn
A man without a promise is a man without faith
A man without a promise is a man without faith
Nimaan qaybin jirin, hadduu qaybiyo nimaan qadi jirin baa qada
When a selfish man shares, the undeserving benefit
When a selfish man shares, the undeserving benefit
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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.