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"
Far bugtaa, faro ka dheer
The wounded finger feels longer than the rest
The wounded finger feels longer than the rest
Fullaw, guul kuu dhowayd
Coward, victory was near
Coward, victory was near
Fallaartii cirka loo ganay, cid kastay filo
The arrow shot into the sky, everyone awaits its f...
The arrow shot into the sky, everyone awaits its f...
Fulay hooyadii ma goblanto
The coward's mother never celebrates
The coward's mother never celebrates
Faan badan iyo faq badaniba ma wacna
Too much boasting or talking is never good
Too much boasting or talking is never good
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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.