Faan badan iyo faq badaniba ma wacna
FEnglish Translation
Too much boasting or talking is never good
Context & Meaning
Pride and chatter lead to folly — humility wins respect
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "F"
Faanoole fari kama qodna
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
Faro ka ciyaar, dabo ka ciyaar baa dhaanta
Hand-play is better than tail-play
Hand-play is better than tail-play
Farihii dufan leh, ayaa wax duuga
Greasy fingers clean best
Greasy fingers clean best
Fallaartii cirka loo ganay, cid kastay filo
The arrow shot into the sky, everyone awaits its f...
The arrow shot into the sky, everyone awaits its f...
Far keliya fool ma dhaqdo
One finger can't clean a face
One finger can't clean a face
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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.