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
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nacas nacabkiis ma yaqaan
A fool doesn't know his enemy
A fool doesn't know his enemy
Nin abaal gala, wax badan baa la arkaa; ninse guda, wax yar baa la arkaa
Many repay favors; few return them
Many repay favors; few return them
Naagaha iyo carruurtaba sasabaa lagu wadaa
Both women and children are managed through gentle...
Both women and children are managed through gentle...
Nimaan damiir lahayn, dadnimo ma leh
A man without conscience has no humanity
A man without conscience has no humanity
Nacab waa la arkaa, nacaybse waa la gartaa
An enemy is seen, hatred is sensed
An enemy is seen, hatred is sensed
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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.