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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Proverbs starting with "N"
Naag, naag ka umulisay iyo nin reer u weyn, midna siday wax u ogyihiin uma sheegaan
A woman who's delivered another woman's baby, and ...
A woman who's delivered another woman's baby, and ...
Nimaan naftiisa ogayn, Eebbe ma yaqaan
He who doesn't know his soul doesn't know his Lord
He who doesn't know his soul doesn't know his Lord
Nacas baa neef geed gaab ah soo gooya
A fool cuts a short tree for shade
A fool cuts a short tree for shade
Nimaan hadal baran, hawl ma barto
He who hasn't learned to speak hasn't learned to a...
He who hasn't learned to speak hasn't learned to a...
Nimaan dulqaad lahayn, ma gaaro
Without patience, no one succeeds
Without patience, no one succeeds
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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.