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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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan abaal gudin, Eebbe abaal ma siiyo
God doesn't reward one who doesn't return favors
God doesn't reward one who doesn't return favors
Naago nimaan madaxooda maja u rogin nin ma moodaan
Women don't consider a man a man unless he command...
Women don't consider a man a man unless he command...
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...
Nacas wuu qoslaa, cidna uma qoslayso
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
Nin waalan, tolkii baa u miyir qaba
The madman's clan holds his sanity
The madman's clan holds his sanity
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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.