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"
Nin dheerna, waxba looma tilmaamo
The tall man needs no directions
The tall man needs no directions
Nin daad qaaday, xunbo cuskey
The man carried by the flood holds on to the foam
The man carried by the flood holds on to the foam
Naago nin ay yaqaaniin, col ma moodaan
Women don't fear a man they know
Women don't fear a man they know
Nimaan wax garad ahayn, haanta gadaankeedaa wax loo saaraa
To the fool, food is placed behind the pot; to the...
To the fool, food is placed behind the pot; to the...
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...
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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.