Nimaan dulqaad lahayn, ma gaaro
NEnglish Translation
Without patience, no one succeeds
Context & Meaning
Success takes endurance — haste ruins achievement
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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin gu kaa weyn, garaad kaa weyn
The elder has more wisdom
The elder has more wisdom
Nimaan abaal gudin, Eebbe abaal ma siiyo
God doesn't reward one who doesn't return favors
God doesn't reward one who doesn't return favors
Nacaboow, nin kaa daran baa jira
O enemy, someone stronger than you exists
O enemy, someone stronger than you exists
Nimaan shaqaysan, shaah waa ka xaaraan
For the idle, even tea is forbidden
For the idle, even tea is forbidden
Nin lagu seexdaw ha seexan
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Don't sleep where someone else slept
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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.