Naf aan la ilaalin, waa naf la illaabay
NEnglish Translation
A soul unprotected is a soul abandoned
Context & Meaning
Carelessness with self leads to ruin — guard your well-being
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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin dhintay, kabihiisaa dhaama
The dead man's shoes are better than him
The dead man's shoes are better than him
Nacabkaa meel kaa jira, nacaybse meel ma jiro
The enemy lives far, but hatred lives within
The enemy lives far, but hatred lives within
Naago nin ay yaqaaniin, col ma moodaan
Women don't fear a man they know
Women don't fear a man they know
Nimaan aqoon lahayn, waa nin indho la'
The ignorant man is blind
The ignorant man is blind
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...
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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.