Nimaan run sheegan, been buu sheega
NEnglish Translation
He who doesn't tell truth, tells lies
Context & Meaning
Silence toward truth equals falsehood — honesty is active, not passive
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Proverbs starting with "N"
Nacas wax lagu yidhi, ninkii yidhi buu neceb yahay
When corrected, the fool hates the one who advised...
When corrected, the fool hates the one who advised...
Nin soo fadhiiso laga waayo, soo seexaa laga helaa
If a man won't sit, he'll eventually lie down
If a man won't sit, he'll eventually lie down
Nin jiifa lama legdo
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
You can't wrestle with one who's lying down
Naf aan la ilaalin, waa naf la illaabay
A soul unprotected is a soul abandoned
A soul unprotected is a soul abandoned
Nimaan abaal gudin, Eebbe abaal ma siiyo
God doesn't reward one who doesn't return favors
God doesn't reward one who doesn't return favors
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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.