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"
Nafsi raaga, rag iyo geel baa iska leh
Long endurance belongs to men and camels
Long endurance belongs to men and camels
Nacas meel uu dumo buu ka dhisaa
The fool builds where he'll later destroy
The fool builds where he'll later destroy
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
Naftu waxay ogtahay, way ilaashataa
The soul protects what it knows
The soul protects what it knows
Nimaan dhaqaalaha ilaashan, faqri buu ku dhammaa
He who doesn't guard wealth ends in poverty
He who doesn't guard wealth ends in poverty
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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.