Nacas nacabkiis ma yaqaan
NEnglish Translation
A fool doesn't know his enemy
Context & Meaning
Ignorance blinds judgment — awareness ensures safety
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nacab nin kaa daran baa jira
There's always a greater enemy than the one you se...
There's always a greater enemy than the one you se...
Naago nin ay yaqaaniin, col ma moodaan
Women don't fear a man they know
Women don't fear a man they know
Nimaan shaqaysan, shaah waa ka xaaraan
For the idle, even tea is forbidden
For the idle, even tea is forbidden
Nacasna nacas buu wataa
A fool carries another fool with him
A fool carries another fool with him
Nin faash wataa, xaabo ma waayo
He who carries an axe never lacks firewood
He who carries an axe never lacks firewood
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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.