Fardaha dheereeyaa, fagaaraha ayay isku arkaan
FEnglish Translation
Fast horses meet on the open field
Context & Meaning
The best meet their equals — competition reveals strength
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "F"
Fadhi iyo fuud, yicib lays kuma waayo
Sitting and eating never make one rich
Sitting and eating never make one rich
Faanoole fari kama qodna
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
Fulay wax ka qoryo badan
The coward has more excuses than sticks
The coward has more excuses than sticks
Fullaw, guul kuu dhowayd
Coward, victory was near
Coward, victory was near
Farihii dufan leh, ayaa wax duuga
Greasy fingers clean best
Greasy fingers clean best
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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.