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
Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "F"
Fadhi iyo fuud, yicib lays kuma waayo
Sitting and eating never make one rich
Sitting and eating never make one rich
Far keliya waji ma maydho
One finger doesn't wash a face
One finger doesn't wash a face
Far keliya fool ma dhaqdo
One finger can't clean a face
One finger can't clean a face
Faanoole fari kama qodna
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
Farsamo xumo, futada cankii bay ku goysaa
Poor skill cuts the anus of the skin
Poor skill cuts the anus of the skin
Quick Actions
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.