Nabadi waa naf, colaadina waa cabsi
NEnglish Translation
Peace is life, war is fear
Context & Meaning
Tranquility sustains life — conflict destroys it
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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan hadal baran, hawl ma barto
He who hasn't learned to speak hasn't learned to a...
He who hasn't learned to speak hasn't learned to a...
Nacaboow, nin kaa daran baa jira
O enemy, someone stronger than you exists
O enemy, someone stronger than you exists
Naxariis Eebbe lagama quusto
One never despairs of God's mercy
One never despairs of God's mercy
Nin xil qaaday, eed buu qaaday
He who takes responsibility, takes blame
He who takes responsibility, takes blame
Naf wax jecel, Eebbe baa dhibay
God tests the one who loves something deeply
God tests the one who loves something deeply
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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.