Nimaan baran, ma barto
NEnglish Translation
He who never learns, learns nothing
Context & Meaning
Ignorance feeds itself — growth requires openness
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nabaddaad haysato lama oggolaado
Peace is never appreciated until it's lost
Peace is never appreciated until it's lost
Nin war kuu keenay, war kaa qaad
Take news from the one who brought it
Take news from the one who brought it
Nacas wuu qoslaa, cidna uma qoslayso
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
Nacas baa naftiisa neceb
A fool hates his own soul
A fool hates his own soul
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.