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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan Ilaahay ka baqayn, nin ha baqo
He who doesn't fear God won't fear man
He who doesn't fear God won't fear man
Nin jiifa lama legdo
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
Nin war kuu keenay, war kaa qaad
Take news from the one who brought it
Take news from the one who brought it
Nimaad dhashay kuma dhalin
The one you gave birth to didn't give birth to you
The one you gave birth to didn't give birth to you
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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About Somali Proverbs
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.