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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Nacas baa neef geed gaab ah soo gooya
A fool cuts a short tree for shade
A fool cuts a short tree for shade
Nin buka, boqol u tali
When one is sick, a hundred command him
When one is sick, a hundred command him
Naag kun baa koodisa, kow baana guursata
A thousand men may court a woman, but only one mar...
A thousand men may court a woman, but only one mar...
Nin casarkii isa sheegay, cishihii ceebi ma qabato
He who confesses by afternoon isn't shamed at nigh...
He who confesses by afternoon isn't shamed at nigh...
Nimaan dhaqaalaha ilaashan, faqri buu ku dhammaa
He who doesn't guard wealth ends in poverty
He who doesn't guard wealth ends in poverty
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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.