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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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nabarka waayihiisa la og
A wound knows its own time to heal
A wound knows its own time to heal
Nacas ninkii caqli leh baa cadaaba
The wise man suffers because of the fool
The wise man suffers because of the fool
Nimaan dadka la joogin, dadka wax ma bara
He who isolates from people learns nothing about t...
He who isolates from people learns nothing about t...
Nin casarkii isa sheegay, cishihii ceebi ma qabato
He who confesses by afternoon isn't shamed at nigh...
He who confesses by afternoon isn't shamed at nigh...
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.