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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Proverbs starting with "N"
Naf aan la ilaalin, waa naf la illaabay
A soul unprotected is a soul abandoned
A soul unprotected is a soul abandoned
Nimaan caddaalad lahayn, run ma yaqaan
Without justice, truth is unknown
Without justice, truth is unknown
Nabadi waa naf, colaadina waa cabsi
Peace is life, war is fear
Peace is life, war is fear
Nimaad dhashay kuma dhalin
The one you gave birth to didn't give birth to you
The one you gave birth to didn't give birth to you
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
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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.