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
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "F"
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 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
Fulay hooyadii ma goblanto
The coward's mother never celebrates
The coward's mother never celebrates
Faanoole fari kama qodna
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
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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.