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
#434Type
Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "F"
Far keliya waji ma maydho
One finger doesn't wash a face
One finger doesn't wash a face
Faruurow, maxaa Berbera ku geeyey? Dee, faduul!
"Monkey, what took you to Berbera?" "Curiosity!"
"Monkey, what took you to Berbera?" "Curiosity!"
Fulay hooyadii ma goblanto
The coward's mother never celebrates
The coward's mother never celebrates
Faras aanad lahayn, fuuliddiisa futaqarax baa laga qaadaa
Riding another man's horse bruises your backside
Riding another man's horse bruises your backside
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.