Far keliya waji ma maydho
FEnglish Translation
One finger doesn't wash a face
Context & Meaning
Cooperation is essential — unity brings success
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "F"
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
Fardaha dheereeyaa, fagaaraha ayay isku arkaan
Fast horses meet on the open field
Fast horses meet on the open field
Fardo laysu hayo, maxaa laysugu faanaa
When horses are shared, why boast?
When horses are shared, why boast?
Far iyo meel bugtaa, is og
The finger and the sore spot know each other
The finger and the sore spot know each other
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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.