Nimaan dadka la joogin, dadka wax ma bara
NEnglish Translation
He who isolates from people learns nothing about them
Context & Meaning
Wisdom grows through society — solitude limits growth
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin daad qaaday, xunbo cuskey
The man carried by the flood holds on to the foam
The man carried by the flood holds on to the foam
Nimaan dulqaad lahayn, ma gaaro
Without patience, no one succeeds
Without patience, no one succeeds
Nacabkaa meel kaa jira, nacaybse meel ma jiro
The enemy lives far, but hatred lives within
The enemy lives far, but hatred lives within
Nimaan dhul marin, dhaayo ma laha
He who hasn't traveled has no eyes
He who hasn't traveled has no eyes
Naagtii caano xun dhigataa, iyana ku murud la'
The woman who spoils milk also lacks muscle
The woman who spoils milk also lacks muscle
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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.