Nimaan hadal baran, hawl ma barto
NEnglish Translation
He who hasn't learned to speak hasn't learned to act
Context & Meaning
Communication precedes skill — expression leads to success
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin soo fadhiiso laga waayo, soo seexaa laga helaa
If a man won't sit, he'll eventually lie down
If a man won't sit, he'll eventually lie down
Naagtii caano xun dhigataa, iyana ku murud la'
The woman who spoils milk also lacks muscle
The woman who spoils milk also lacks muscle
Nabarka waayihiisa la og
A wound knows its own time to heal
A wound knows its own time to heal
Nin jiifa lama legdo
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
Nin kuu digay, kuma dilin
The one who warned you didn't kill you
The one who warned you didn't kill you
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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.