Nimaan naftiisa garan, cid kale ma garan
NEnglish Translation
He who doesn't know himself knows no one else
Context & Meaning
Self-awareness is the start of understanding others
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Nin kaligii tashaday, waa nin orgi rartay
The man who consults no one is like a man loading ...
The man who consults no one is like a man loading ...
Naago abaal ha u gelin, amaahse ha u diidin
Don't do a favor for a woman, nor deny her a loan
Don't do a favor for a woman, nor deny her a loan
Nin xil qaaday, eed buu qaaday
He who takes responsibility, takes blame
He who takes responsibility, takes blame
Nin dhintay, kabihiisaa dhaama
The dead man's shoes are better than him
The dead man's shoes are better than him
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...
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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.