Nacas wuu qoslaa, cidna uma qoslayso
NEnglish Translation
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
Context & Meaning
Folly entertains only itself — wisdom earns respect
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
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Nacas baa neef geed gaab ah soo gooya
A fool cuts a short tree for shade
A fool cuts a short tree for shade
Nacas meel uu dumo buu ka dhisaa
The fool builds where he'll later destroy
The fool builds where he'll later destroy
Naago wax laga bixiyey laguma dhaqo, wax loo hayaa lagu dhaqaa
Women aren't cared for with what's given away but ...
Women aren't cared for with what's given away but ...
Nimaan qaybin jirin, hadduu qaybiyo nimaan qadi jirin baa qada
When a selfish man shares, the undeserving benefit
When a selfish man shares, the undeserving benefit
Naago badhaadhahooday ka sheekeeyaan, ragna ba'ooda
Women speak of prosperity; men of their downfall
Women speak of prosperity; men of their downfall
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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.