Nacas waa la eryaa, nasiib lama eryo
NEnglish Translation
You can chase away a fool but not bad luck
Context & Meaning
Fate can't be escaped — destiny must be faced
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Naftu waxay ogtahay, way ilaashataa
The soul protects what it knows
The soul protects what it knows
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
Nimaan abaal gudin, Eebbe abaal ma siiyo
God doesn't reward one who doesn't return favors
God doesn't reward one who doesn't return favors
Naago waa u samir ama ka simir
Either be patient with women or avoid them
Either be patient with women or avoid them
Nimaan naftiisa garan, cid kale ma garan
He who doesn't know himself knows no one else
He who doesn't know himself knows no one else
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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.