Faras aanad lahayn, fuuliddiisa futaqarax baa laga qaadaa
FEnglish Translation
Riding another man's horse bruises your backside
Context & Meaning
Using what's not yours brings discomfort — self-reliance is better
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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
Fardo laysu hayo, maxaa laysugu faanaa
When horses are shared, why boast?
When horses are shared, why boast?
Falaadhi gilgilasho kaagama godo
The spear doesn't miss by shaking it
The spear doesn't miss by shaking it
Far keliya fool ma dhaqdo
One finger can't clean a face
One finger can't clean a face
Fulay wax ka qoryo badan
The coward has more excuses than sticks
The coward has more excuses than sticks
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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.