Faanoole fari kama qodna
FEnglish Translation
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
Context & Meaning
Talkers do little — action matters more than words
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "F"
Fardaha dheereeyaa, fagaaraha ayay isku arkaan
Fast horses meet on the open field
Fast horses meet on the open field
Far keliya fool ma dhaqdo
One finger can't clean a face
One finger can't clean a face
Far bugtaa, faro ka dheer
The wounded finger feels longer than the rest
The wounded finger feels longer than the rest
Faan badan iyo faq badaniba ma wacna
Too much boasting or talking is never good
Too much boasting or talking is never good
Fulay hooyadii ma goblanto
The coward's mother never celebrates
The coward's mother never celebrates
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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.