Nimaan baran, ma barto
NEnglish Translation
He who never learns, learns nothing
Context & Meaning
Ignorance feeds itself — growth requires openness
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan qaybin jirin, hadduu qaybiyo nimaan qadi jirin baa qada
When a selfish man shares, the undeserving benefit
When a selfish man shares, the undeserving benefit
Nin dheerna, waxba looma tilmaamo
The tall man needs no directions
The tall man needs no directions
Nacas ninkii caqli leh baa cadaaba
The wise man suffers because of the fool
The wise man suffers because of the fool
Nacab waa la dilaa, nacayb lama dilo
You can kill an enemy, but not hatred
You can kill an enemy, but not hatred
Nin buka, boqol u tali
When one is sick, a hundred command him
When one is sick, a hundred command him
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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.