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"
Fardaha dheereeyaa, fagaaraha ayay isku arkaan
Fast horses meet on the open field
Fast horses meet on the open field
Fulay hooyadii ma goblanto
The coward's mother never celebrates
The coward's mother never celebrates
Faruurow, maxaa Berbera ku geeyey? Dee, faduul!
"Monkey, what took you to Berbera?" "Curiosity!"
"Monkey, what took you to Berbera?" "Curiosity!"
Falaadhi gilgilasho kaagama godo
The spear doesn't miss by shaking it
The spear doesn't miss by shaking it
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.