Naf la'aan, nolol ma jirto
NEnglish Translation
Without a soul, there's no life
Context & Meaning
Life's essence is spirit — material things are empty without it
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Nacab waa la dilaa, nacayb lama dilo
You can kill an enemy, but not hatred
You can kill an enemy, but not hatred
Nimaan damiir lahayn, dadnimo ma leh
A man without conscience has no humanity
A man without conscience has no humanity
Nacas wax lagu yidhi, ninkii yidhi buu neceb yahay
When corrected, the fool hates the one who advised...
When corrected, the fool hates the one who advised...
Naago iyo riyaba diifta ayey isku eryoodaan
Women and goats chase each other out of hunger
Women and goats chase each other out of hunger
Nimaan qaybin jirin, hadduu qaybiyo nimaan qadi jirin baa qada
When a selfish man shares, the undeserving benefit
When a selfish man shares, the undeserving benefit
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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.