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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Naago wax laga bixiyey laguma dhaqo, wax loo hayaa lagu dhaqaa
Women aren't cared for with what's given away but ...
Women aren't cared for with what's given away but ...
Nin iyo naag is qaba, colna ma aha, nabadna ma aha
Husband and wife are neither enemies nor at comple...
Husband and wife are neither enemies nor at comple...
Nimaan dadka wanaag u fali, xumaan buu la kulmaa
He who does no good meets evil
He who does no good meets evil
Naaguhu hoosiis bay hadh moodaan
Women mistake shade for shelter
Women mistake shade for shelter
Nin dheerna, waxba looma tilmaamo
The tall man needs no directions
The tall man needs no directions
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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.