Fadhi iyo fuud, yicib lays kuma waayo
FEnglish Translation
Sitting and eating never make one rich
Context & Meaning
Success needs work, not laziness
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "F"
Fulay wax ka qoryo badan
The coward has more excuses than sticks
The coward has more excuses than sticks
Far bugtaa, faro ka dheer
The wounded finger feels longer than the rest
The wounded finger feels longer than the rest
Farsamo xumo, futada cankii bay ku goysaa
Poor skill cuts the anus of the skin
Poor skill cuts the anus of the skin
Faanoole fari kama qodna
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
Faruurow, maxaa Berbera ku geeyey? Dee, faduul!
"Monkey, what took you to Berbera?" "Curiosity!"
"Monkey, what took you to Berbera?" "Curiosity!"
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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.