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
Fulay wax ka qoryo badan
The coward has more excuses than sticks
The coward has more excuses than sticks
Far keliya waji ma maydho
One finger doesn't wash a face
One finger doesn't wash a face
Far keliya fool ma dhaqdo
One finger can't clean a face
One finger can't clean a face
Fulay wax ka wadne weyn
The coward's fear is bigger than his heart
The coward's fear is bigger than his heart
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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.