Far bugtaa, faro ka dheer
FEnglish Translation
The wounded finger feels longer than the rest
Context & Meaning
Personal pain always feels greater than others'
Proverb ID
#438Type
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
Farsamo xumo, futada cankii bay ku goysaa
Poor skill cuts the anus of the skin
Poor skill cuts the anus of the skin
Fulay wax ka wadne weyn
The coward's fear is bigger than his heart
The coward's fear is bigger than his heart
Faro ka ciyaar, dabo ka ciyaar baa dhaanta
Hand-play is better than tail-play
Hand-play is better than tail-play
Fadhi iyo fuud, yicib lays kuma waayo
Sitting and eating never make one rich
Sitting and eating never make one rich
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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.