Nimaan waayo arag ahayn, waa nin waayi doona
NEnglish Translation
He who hasn't seen life will lose in life
Context & Meaning
Experience protects from mistakes — naivety leads to failure
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin lagu seexdaw ha seexan
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Nabadi waa naf, colaadina waa cabsi
Peace is life, war is fear
Peace is life, war is fear
Nin buka, boqol u tali
When one is sick, a hundred command him
When one is sick, a hundred command him
Nin jiifa lama legdo
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
Nimaan caddaalad lahayn, run ma yaqaan
Without justice, truth is unknown
Without justice, truth is unknown
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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.