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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Naftu waxay ogtahay, way ilaashataa
The soul protects what it knows
The soul protects what it knows
Nacabkaa meel kaa jira, nacaybse meel ma jiro
The enemy lives far, but hatred lives within
The enemy lives far, but hatred lives within
Naf la'aan, nolol ma jirto
Without a soul, there's no life
Without a soul, there's no life
Naago badhaadhahooday ka sheekeeyaan, ragna ba'ooda
Women speak of prosperity; men of their downfall
Women speak of prosperity; men of their downfall
Nimaan shaqaysan, shaah waa ka xaaraan
For the idle, even tea is forbidden
For the idle, even tea is forbidden
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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.