Nimaan aqoon lahayn, waa nin indho la'
NEnglish Translation
The ignorant man is blind
Context & Meaning
Knowledge is vision — ignorance is darkness
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin kuu digay, kuma dilin
The one who warned you didn't kill you
The one who warned you didn't kill you
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
Naagi kun nin way la sheekaysataa, kowna way ka guursataa
A woman may talk to a thousand men but marries one
A woman may talk to a thousand men but marries one
Naf aan lahayn naf kale ma garto
A heart without life feels no one else's pain
A heart without life feels no one else's pain
Nimaan dadka wanaag u fali, xumaan buu la kulmaa
He who does no good meets evil
He who does no good meets evil
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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.