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 wax ka wadne weyn
The coward's fear is bigger than his heart
The coward's fear is bigger than his heart
Fulay hooyadii ma goblanto
The coward's mother never celebrates
The coward's mother never celebrates
Faro ka ciyaar, dabo ka ciyaar baa dhaanta
Hand-play is better than tail-play
Hand-play is better than tail-play
Faruurow, maxaa Berbera ku geeyey? Dee, faduul!
"Monkey, what took you to Berbera?" "Curiosity!"
"Monkey, what took you to Berbera?" "Curiosity!"
Far keliya waji ma maydho
One finger doesn't wash a face
One finger doesn't wash a face
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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.