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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
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Nacabkaa meel kaa jira, nacaybse meel ma jiro
The enemy lives far, but hatred lives within
The enemy lives far, but hatred lives within
Nimaan kuu furi doonin, yuusan kuu rarin
Don't let one who won't open your load, carry it
Don't let one who won't open your load, carry it
Nacab nin kaa daran baa jira
There's always a greater enemy than the one you se...
There's always a greater enemy than the one you se...
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
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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.