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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Nimaan talo lahayn, waa nin aan waddo lahayn
A man without advice is like a traveler without a ...
A man without advice is like a traveler without a ...
Nimaad dhashay kuma dhalin
The one you gave birth to didn't give birth to you
The one you gave birth to didn't give birth to you
Ninna caadadii ma daayo, bahalna ceedhin ma daayo
Neither a man leaves his habit nor a beast its lai...
Neither a man leaves his habit nor a beast its lai...
Nacab nin kaa daran baa jira
There's always a greater enemy than the one you se...
There's always a greater enemy than the one you se...
Naftu waxay ogtahay, way ilaashataa
The soul protects what it knows
The soul protects what it knows
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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.