Nin dheerna, waxba looma tilmaamo
NEnglish Translation
The tall man needs no directions
Context & Meaning
Capability sees its own way — strength knows the path
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan dhididin, ma dhargo
He who doesn't sweat, doesn't get full
He who doesn't sweat, doesn't get full
Nacas nacabkiis ma yaqaan
A fool doesn't know his enemy
A fool doesn't know his enemy
Nafsigu ma hadho
The soul never remains behind
The soul never remains behind
Nacas wax lagu yidhi, ninkii yidhi buu neceb yahay
When corrected, the fool hates the one who advised...
When corrected, the fool hates the one who advised...
Nin waalan, tolkii baa u miyir qaba
The madman's clan holds his sanity
The madman's clan holds his sanity
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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.