Nacab waa la dilaa, nacayb lama dilo
NEnglish Translation
You can kill an enemy, but not hatred
Context & Meaning
Violence never ends resentment — peace must come from within
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Nin kaligii tashaday, waa nin orgi rartay
The man who consults no one is like a man loading ...
The man who consults no one is like a man loading ...
Nin buka, boqol u tali
When one is sick, a hundred command him
When one is sick, a hundred command him
Naago been baa lagu soo xero geliyaa, runna waa lagu dhaqaa
Women are wooed with lies but kept with truth
Women are wooed with lies but kept with truth
Nimaan Ilaahay ka baqayn, nin ha baqo
He who doesn't fear God won't fear man
He who doesn't fear God won't fear man
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
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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.