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
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin walba meeshii buktaa, belbeshaa
Every man scratches where it itches
Every man scratches where it itches
Nimaan baran, ma barto
He who never learns, learns nothing
He who never learns, learns nothing
Nin jiifa lama legdo
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
Nimaan naxariisan, looma naxariisto
He who shows no mercy is shown none
He who shows no mercy is shown none
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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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.