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"
Nin lagu seexdaw ha seexan
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Don't sleep where someone else slept
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
Nacas wuu qoslaa, cidna uma qoslayso
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
The fool laughs, but no one laughs with him
Nacab waa la arkaa, nacaybse waa la gartaa
An enemy is seen, hatred is sensed
An enemy is seen, hatred is sensed
Nacas iyo nin waalan, laba meelood lama daayo
A fool and a madman shouldn't be left in charge
A fool and a madman shouldn't be left in charge
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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.