Fallaartii cirka loo ganay, cid kastay filo
FEnglish Translation
The arrow shot into the sky, everyone awaits its fall
Context & Meaning
Actions have consequences for all — what goes up comes down
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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
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!"
Faro ka ciyaar, dabo ka ciyaar baa dhaanta
Hand-play is better than tail-play
Hand-play is better than tail-play
Faan badan iyo faq badaniba ma wacna
Too much boasting or talking is never good
Too much boasting or talking is never good
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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.