Nimaan rajo lahayn, ma noola
NEnglish Translation
Without hope, one isn't alive
Context & Meaning
Hope is the breath of life — despair is death of the spirit
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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin ku necebi, xantaa og; nin ku jeclina, xogtaa og
Your enemy knows your faults, your friend your sec...
Your enemy knows your faults, your friend your sec...
Nin buka, boqol u tali
When one is sick, a hundred command him
When one is sick, a hundred command him
Nabadi waa naf, colaadina waa cabsi
Peace is life, war is fear
Peace is life, war is fear
Nin faash wataa, xaabo ma waayo
He who carries an axe never lacks firewood
He who carries an axe never lacks firewood
Nimaan caddaalad samayn, cadaab buu mutaa
He who commits injustice deserves punishment
He who commits injustice deserves punishment
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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.