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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Nacas wax lagu yidhi, ninkii yidhi buu neceb yahay
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When corrected, the fool hates the one who advised...
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A man without advice is like a traveler without a ...
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Naago iyo riyaba diifta ayey isku eryoodaan
Women and goats chase each other out of hunger
Women and goats chase each other out of hunger
Naagi nimay legdaan, kama kacaan
Women don't rise from the man they've overpowered
Women don't rise from the man they've overpowered
Nimaan qooq dilin, maroodi ma dilo
He who doesn't kill lust, can't kill an elephant
He who doesn't kill lust, can't kill an elephant
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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.