Nimaan caddaalad samayn, cadaab buu mutaa
NEnglish Translation
He who commits injustice deserves punishment
Context & Meaning
Oppression brings its own downfall — divine justice prevails
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Nacab nin kaa daran baa jira
There's always a greater enemy than the one you se...
There's always a greater enemy than the one you se...
Nimaan aqoon lahayn, waa nin indho la'
The ignorant man is blind
The ignorant man is blind
Nafsi waa Eebbe abuuray, ninna ma beddeli karo
The soul was created by God, and no man can change...
The soul was created by God, and no man can change...
Nin ku necebi, xantaa og; nin ku jeclina, xogtaa og
Your enemy knows your faults, your friend your sec...
Your enemy knows your faults, your friend your sec...
Nimaan hadlin, habartiis wax ma siiso
A man who doesn't speak gets nothing from his aunt
A man who doesn't speak gets nothing from his aunt
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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.