Nacabkaa meel kaa jira, nacaybse meel ma jiro
NEnglish Translation
The enemy lives far, but hatred lives within
Context & Meaning
Internal hatred harms more than external foes
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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
Nabarka waayihiisa la og
A wound knows its own time to heal
A wound knows its own time to heal
Naago iyo riyaba diifta ayey isku eryoodaan
Women and goats chase each other out of hunger
Women and goats chase each other out of hunger
Naagi nimay legdaan, kama kacaan
Women don't rise from the man they've overpowered
Women don't rise from the man they've overpowered
Nimaan hadlin, habartiis wax ma siiso
A man who doesn't speak gets nothing from his aunt
A man who doesn't speak gets nothing from his aunt
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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.