Nimaan caddaalad lahayn, run ma yaqaan
NEnglish Translation
Without justice, truth is unknown
Context & Meaning
Fairness and truth are twins — morality requires both
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Proverbs starting with "N"
Naago iyo riyaba diifta ayey isku eryoodaan
Women and goats chase each other out of hunger
Women and goats chase each other out of hunger
Nimaan run sheegan, been buu sheega
He who doesn't tell truth, tells lies
He who doesn't tell truth, tells lies
Nin dameero dabadood ka degay, meel uga tooban buu waayey
The man who dismounted behind the donkeys finds no...
The man who dismounted behind the donkeys finds no...
Naago waa u samir ama ka simir
Either be patient with women or avoid them
Either be patient with women or avoid them
Nimaan dadka la joogin, dadka wax ma bara
He who isolates from people learns nothing about t...
He who isolates from people learns nothing about t...
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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.