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"
Nacas wuu qoslaa, cidna uma qoslayso
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
Nimaan run sheegan, been buu sheega
He who doesn't tell truth, tells lies
He who doesn't tell truth, tells lies
Naxariis Eebbe lagama quusto
One never despairs of God's mercy
One never despairs of God's mercy
Nabadi waa naf, colaadina waa cabsi
Peace is life, war is fear
Peace is life, war is fear
Naf aan la ilaalin, waa naf la illaabay
A soul unprotected is a soul abandoned
A soul unprotected is a soul abandoned
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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.