Nin dheerna, waxba looma tilmaamo
NEnglish Translation
The tall man needs no directions
Context & Meaning
Capability sees its own way — strength knows the path
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan abaal gudin, Eebbe abaal ma siiyo
God doesn't reward one who doesn't return favors
God doesn't reward one who doesn't return favors
Nabarka waayihiisa la og
A wound knows its own time to heal
A wound knows its own time to heal
Nin war kuu keenay, war kaa qaad
Take news from the one who brought it
Take news from the one who brought it
Nacas baa neef geed gaab ah soo gooya
A fool cuts a short tree for shade
A fool cuts a short tree for shade
Nacas nacabkiis ma yaqaan
A fool doesn't know his enemy
A fool doesn't know his enemy
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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.