Nin war kuu keenay, war kaa qaad
NEnglish Translation
Take news from the one who brought it
Context & Meaning
Communication flows both ways — fairness in exchange
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan naxariisan, looma naxariisto
He who shows no mercy is shown none
He who shows no mercy is shown none
Naago abaal ha u gelin, amaahse ha u diidin
Don't do a favor for a woman, nor deny her a loan
Don't do a favor for a woman, nor deny her a loan
Naago iyo riyaba diifta ayey isku eryoodaan
Women and goats chase each other out of hunger
Women and goats chase each other out of hunger
Nimaan caddaalad lahayn, run ma yaqaan
Without justice, truth is unknown
Without justice, truth is unknown
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
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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.