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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Naag kun baa koodisa, kow baana guursata
A thousand men may court a woman, but only one mar...
A thousand men may court a woman, but only one mar...
Nin gu kaa weyn, garaad kaa weyn
The elder has more wisdom
The elder has more wisdom
Naf la'aan, nolol ma jirto
Without a soul, there's no life
Without a soul, there's no life
Nacfi aan naxariis lahayn waa nacfi aan barako lahayn
Benefit without mercy lacks blessing
Benefit without mercy lacks blessing
Naago abaal ha u gelin, amaahse ha u diidin
Don't do a favor for a woman, nor deny her a loan
Don't do a favor for a woman, nor deny her a loan
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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.