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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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan dadka la joogin, dadka wax ma bara
He who isolates from people learns nothing about t...
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Women don't consider a man a man unless he command...
Women don't consider a man a man unless he command...
Nimaan hadal baran, hawl ma barto
He who hasn't learned to speak hasn't learned to a...
He who hasn't learned to speak hasn't learned to a...
Nimaan rajo lahayn, ma noola
Without hope, one isn't alive
Without hope, one isn't alive
Nacab nin kaa daran baa jira
There's always a greater enemy than the one you se...
There's always a greater enemy than the one you se...
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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.