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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nacab waa la dilaa, nacayb lama dilo
You can kill an enemy, but not hatred
You can kill an enemy, but not hatred
Nimaan dhul marin, dhaayo ma laha
He who hasn't traveled has no eyes
He who hasn't traveled has no eyes
Nin lagu seexdaw ha seexan
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Naago badhaadhahooday ka sheekeeyaan, ragna ba'ooda
Women speak of prosperity; men of their downfall
Women speak of prosperity; men of their downfall
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...
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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.