Nabaddu waa nafta hooyadeed
NEnglish Translation
Peace is the mother of life
Context & Meaning
Stability nurtures existence — life thrives in harmony
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan qaybin jirin, hadduu qaybiyo nimaan qadi jirin baa qada
When a selfish man shares, the undeserving benefit
When a selfish man shares, the undeserving benefit
Nimaan dhaqaalaha ilaashan, faqri buu ku dhammaa
He who doesn't guard wealth ends in poverty
He who doesn't guard wealth ends in poverty
Nin lagu seexdaw ha seexan
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Naftu waxay ogtahay, way ilaashataa
The soul protects what it knows
The soul protects what it knows
Nimaan shaqaysan, shaah waa ka xaaraan
For the idle, even tea is forbidden
For the idle, even tea is forbidden
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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.