Naf aan lahayn naf kale ma garto
NEnglish Translation
A heart without life feels no one else's pain
Context & Meaning
Empathy comes from being alive to others' struggles
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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin kaa weyn, waxba looma sheego
You can't teach one older than you
You can't teach one older than you
Naftu waxay ogtahay, way ilaashataa
The soul protects what it knows
The soul protects what it knows
Nacab waa la arkaa, nacaybse waa la gartaa
An enemy is seen, hatred is sensed
An enemy is seen, hatred is sensed
Nin kaligii tashaday, waa nin orgi rartay
The man who consults no one is like a man loading ...
The man who consults no one is like a man loading ...
Nimaan dhul marin, dhaayo ma laha
He who hasn't traveled has no eyes
He who hasn't traveled has no eyes
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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.