Nacas ninkii caqli leh baa cadaaba
NEnglish Translation
The wise man suffers because of the fool
Context & Meaning
Fools cause trouble for the intelligent — wisdom bears others' burdens
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan dhaqaalaha ilaashan, faqri buu ku dhammaa
He who doesn't guard wealth ends in poverty
He who doesn't guard wealth ends in poverty
Nimaan hubsiimo lahayni, war gal maaha
A man without certainty isn't trustworthy
A man without certainty isn't trustworthy
Naago nin ay yaqaaniin, col ma moodaan
Women don't fear a man they know
Women don't fear a man they know
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
Nin gu kaa weyn, garaad kaa weyn
The elder has more wisdom
The elder has more wisdom
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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.