Nacas wax lagu yidhi, ninkii yidhi buu neceb yahay
NEnglish Translation
When corrected, the fool hates the one who advised him
Context & Meaning
Arrogant people resent guidance — humility accepts correction
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Proverbs starting with "N"
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 nimaan madaxooda maja u rogin nin ma moodaan
Women don't consider a man a man unless he command...
Women don't consider a man a man unless he command...
Nin lagu seexdaw ha seexan
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Naagi kun nin way la sheekaysataa, kowna way ka guursataa
A woman may talk to a thousand men but marries one
A woman may talk to a thousand men but marries one
Naagaha iyo carruurtaba sasabaa lagu wadaa
Both women and children are managed through gentle...
Both women and children are managed through gentle...
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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.