Nacab waa la arkaa, nacaybse waa la gartaa
NEnglish Translation
An enemy is seen, hatred is sensed
Context & Meaning
True hostility hides behind smiles — intuition detects it
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan doqon ahayn, doqon ma yaqaan
Only a fool recognizes another fool
Only a fool recognizes another fool
Naagi naag lala qabo waa u col
A co-wife is an enemy to another
A co-wife is an enemy to another
Nimaan damiir lahayn, dadnimo ma leh
A man without conscience has no humanity
A man without conscience has no humanity
Naago nin ay yaqaaniin, col ma moodaan
Women don't fear a man they know
Women don't fear a man they know
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
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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.