Nacas meel uu dumo buu ka dhisaa
NEnglish Translation
The fool builds where he'll later destroy
Context & Meaning
Inconsistency causes failure — avoid self-contradiction
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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin jiifa lama legdo
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
Nin waalan, tolkii baa u miyir qaba
The madman's clan holds his sanity
The madman's clan holds his sanity
Nin xil qaaday, eed buu qaaday
He who takes responsibility, takes blame
He who takes responsibility, takes blame
Nin buka, boqol u tali
When one is sick, a hundred command him
When one is sick, a hundred command him
Nimaan naftiisa ogayn, Eebbe ma yaqaan
He who doesn't know his soul doesn't know his Lord
He who doesn't know his soul doesn't know his Lord
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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.