Nimaan damiir lahayn, dadnimo ma leh
NEnglish Translation
A man without conscience has no humanity
Context & Meaning
Morality defines being human — ethics sustain community
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan dhul marin, dhaayo ma laha
He who hasn't traveled has no eyes
He who hasn't traveled has no eyes
Nimaan qooq dilin, maroodi ma dilo
He who doesn't kill lust, can't kill an elephant
He who doesn't kill lust, can't kill an elephant
Nabaddaad haysato lama oggolaado
Peace is never appreciated until it's lost
Peace is never appreciated until it's lost
Naf la'aan, nolol ma jirto
Without a soul, there's no life
Without a soul, there's no life
Nimaan hadlin, habartiis wax ma siiso
A man who doesn't speak gets nothing from his aunt
A man who doesn't speak gets nothing from his aunt
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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.