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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
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 dheerna, waxba looma tilmaamo
The tall man needs no directions
The tall man needs no directions
Nimaan hadlin, habartiis wax ma siiso
A man who doesn't speak gets nothing from his aunt
A man who doesn't speak gets nothing from his aunt
Nin lagu seexdaw ha seexan
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Nin dhintay, kabihiisaa dhaama
The dead man's shoes are better than him
The dead man's shoes are better than him
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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.