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"
Nimaan caddaalad samayn, cadaab buu mutaa
He who commits injustice deserves punishment
He who commits injustice deserves punishment
Nin dheerna, waxba looma tilmaamo
The tall man needs no directions
The tall man needs no directions
Nimaan aqoon lahayn, waa nin indho la'
The ignorant man is blind
The ignorant man is blind
Naagi nimay legdaan, kama kacaan
Women don't rise from the man they've overpowered
Women don't rise from the man they've overpowered
Nabsi waa nin kugu dhashay
Vengeance grows within you
Vengeance grows within you
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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.