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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Nacfi aan naxariis lahayn waa nacfi aan barako lahayn
Benefit without mercy lacks blessing
Benefit without mercy lacks blessing
Nin daad qaaday, xunbo cuskey
The man carried by the flood holds on to the foam
The man carried by the flood holds on to the foam
Naag kun baa koodisa, kow baana guursata
A thousand men may court a woman, but only one mar...
A thousand men may court a woman, but only one mar...
Nacas wuu qoslaa, cidna uma qoslayso
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
Nin ku necebi, xantaa og; nin ku jeclina, xogtaa og
Your enemy knows your faults, your friend your sec...
Your enemy knows your faults, your friend your sec...
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About Somali Proverbs
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.