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
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "F"
Far bugtaa, faro ka dheer
The wounded finger feels longer than the rest
The wounded finger feels longer than the rest
Fardo laysu hayo, maxaa laysugu faanaa
When horses are shared, why boast?
When horses are shared, why boast?
Fardaha dheereeyaa, fagaaraha ayay isku arkaan
Fast horses meet on the open field
Fast horses meet on the open field
Farihii dufan leh, ayaa wax duuga
Greasy fingers clean best
Greasy fingers clean best
Faanoole fari kama qodna
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
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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.