Nacfi aan naxariis lahayn waa nacfi aan barako lahayn
NEnglish Translation
Benefit without mercy lacks blessing
Context & Meaning
Compassion sanctifies success — kindness gives prosperity meaning
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Nin gu kaa weyn, garaad kaa weyn
The elder has more wisdom
The elder has more wisdom
Nimaan talo lahayn, waa nin aan waddo lahayn
A man without advice is like a traveler without a ...
A man without advice is like a traveler without a ...
Nacas iyo nin waalan, laba meelood lama daayo
A fool and a madman shouldn't be left in charge
A fool and a madman shouldn't be left in charge
Naagi kun nin way la sheekaysataa, kowna way ka guursataa
A woman may talk to a thousand men but marries one
A woman may talk to a thousand men but marries one
Nin kaa weyn, waxba looma sheego
You can't teach one older than you
You can't teach one older than you
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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.