Far iyo meel bugtaa, is og
FEnglish Translation
The finger and the sore spot know each other
Context & Meaning
Only the sufferer truly feels their pain
Proverb ID
#439Type
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Proverbs starting with "F"
Fullaw, guul kuu dhowayd
Coward, victory was near
Coward, victory was near
Fardaha dheereeyaa, fagaaraha ayay isku arkaan
Fast horses meet on the open field
Fast horses meet on the open field
Futo iyo dhul isma huraan
The buttocks and the ground are inseparable
The buttocks and the ground are inseparable
Faanoole fari kama qodna
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
Faro ka ciyaar, dabo ka ciyaar baa dhaanta
Hand-play is better than tail-play
Hand-play is better than tail-play
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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.