Nacas iyo nin waalan, laba meelood lama daayo
NEnglish Translation
A fool and a madman shouldn't be left in charge
Context & Meaning
Responsibility needs reason — wisdom guards against ruin
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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin kaa weyn, waxba looma sheego
You can't teach one older than you
You can't teach one older than you
Nabarka waayihiisa la og
A wound knows its own time to heal
A wound knows its own time to heal
Nin dhintay, kabihiisaa dhaama
The dead man's shoes are better than him
The dead man's shoes are better than him
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
Naag, naag ka umulisay iyo nin reer u weyn, midna siday wax u ogyihiin uma sheegaan
A woman who's delivered another woman's baby, and ...
A woman who's delivered another woman's baby, and ...
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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.