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 hubsiimo lahayni, war gal maaha
A man without certainty isn't trustworthy
A man without certainty isn't trustworthy
Nin jiifa lama legdo
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
Nin dameero dabadood ka degay, meel uga tooban buu waayey
The man who dismounted behind the donkeys finds no...
The man who dismounted behind the donkeys finds no...
Nin war kuu keenay, war kaa qaad
Take news from the one who brought it
Take news from the one who brought it
Nimaad dhashay kuma dhalin
The one you gave birth to didn't give birth to you
The one you gave birth to didn't give birth to you
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About Somali Proverbs
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.