Nabsi waa nin kugu dhashay
NEnglish Translation
Vengeance grows within you
Context & Meaning
Holding grudges poisons the self — forgiveness frees the heart
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nacab waa la dilaa, nacayb lama dilo
You can kill an enemy, but not hatred
You can kill an enemy, but not hatred
Nin dheerna, waxba looma tilmaamo
The tall man needs no directions
The tall man needs no directions
Nacas meel uu dumo buu ka dhisaa
The fool builds where he'll later destroy
The fool builds where he'll later destroy
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 jiifa lama legdo
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
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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.