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"
Naago waa belo loo baahan yahay
Women are a necessary trouble
Women are a necessary trouble
Nabsi waa nin kugu dhashay
Vengeance grows within you
Vengeance grows within you
Nacaboow, nin kaa daran baa jira
O enemy, someone stronger than you exists
O enemy, someone stronger than you exists
Nin lagu seexdaw ha seexan
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Naago been baa lagu soo xero geliyaa, runna waa lagu dhaqaa
Women are wooed with lies but kept with truth
Women are wooed with lies but kept with truth
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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.