Ninna caadadii ma daayo, bahalna ceedhin ma daayo
NEnglish Translation
Neither a man leaves his habit nor a beast its lair
Context & Meaning
Nature is hard to change — habits define being
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nacas wuu qoslaa, cidna uma qoslayso
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
Nacabkaa meel kaa jira, nacaybse meel ma jiro
The enemy lives far, but hatred lives within
The enemy lives far, but hatred lives within
Nimaan baran, ma barto
He who never learns, learns nothing
He who never learns, learns nothing
Nacasna nacas buu wataa
A fool carries another fool with him
A fool carries another fool with him
Nabaddu waa nafta hooyadeed
Peace is the mother of life
Peace is the mother of life
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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.