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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Proverbs starting with "N"
Ninna caadadii ma daayo, bahalna ceedhin ma daayo
Neither a man leaves his habit nor a beast its lai...
Neither a man leaves his habit nor a beast its lai...
Nabaddu waa nafta hooyadeed
Peace is the mother of life
Peace is the mother of life
Nimaan waayo arag ahayn, waa nin waayi doona
He who hasn't seen life will lose in life
He who hasn't seen life will lose in life
Nabaddaad haysato lama oggolaado
Peace is never appreciated until it's lost
Peace is never appreciated until it's lost
Nimaan naftiisa ogayn, Eebbe ma yaqaan
He who doesn't know his soul doesn't know his Lord
He who doesn't know his soul doesn't know his Lord
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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.