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"
Nimaan hadlin, habartiis wax ma siiso
A man who doesn't speak gets nothing from his aunt
A man who doesn't speak gets nothing from his aunt
Nin waalan, tolkii baa u miyir qaba
The madman's clan holds his sanity
The madman's clan holds his sanity
Nimaan kuu furi doonin, yuusan kuu rarin
Don't let one who won't open your load, carry it
Don't let one who won't open your load, carry it
Nin gu kaa weyn, garaad kaa weyn
The elder has more wisdom
The elder has more wisdom
Nafsigu ma hadho
The soul never remains behind
The soul never remains behind
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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.