Fadhi iyo fuud, yicib lays kuma waayo
FEnglish Translation
Sitting and eating never make one rich
Context & Meaning
Success needs work, not laziness
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "F"
Faras aanad lahayn, fuuliddiisa futaqarax baa laga qaadaa
Riding another man's horse bruises your backside
Riding another man's horse bruises your backside
Fulay hooyadii ma goblanto
The coward's mother never celebrates
The coward's mother never celebrates
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 bugtaa, faro ka dheer
The wounded finger feels longer than the rest
The wounded finger feels longer than the rest
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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.