Nimaan dhaqaalaha ilaashan, faqri buu ku dhammaa
NEnglish Translation
He who doesn't guard wealth ends in poverty
Context & Meaning
Saving and caution sustain life — waste destroys comfort
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan wax garad ahayn, haanta gadaankeedaa wax loo saaraa
To the fool, food is placed behind the pot; to the...
To the fool, food is placed behind the pot; to the...
Naago nin ay yaqaaniin, col ma moodaan
Women don't fear a man they know
Women don't fear a man they know
Nimaan dhididin, ma dhargo
He who doesn't sweat, doesn't get full
He who doesn't sweat, doesn't get full
Nacas meel uu dumo buu ka dhisaa
The fool builds where he'll later destroy
The fool builds where he'll later destroy
Nin gu kaa weyn, garaad kaa weyn
The elder has more wisdom
The elder has more wisdom
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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.