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
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "F"
Faan badan iyo faq badaniba ma wacna
Too much boasting or talking is never good
Too much boasting or talking is never good
Falaadhi gilgilasho kaagama godo
The spear doesn't miss by shaking it
The spear doesn't miss by shaking it
Faruurow, maxaa Berbera ku geeyey? Dee, faduul!
"Monkey, what took you to Berbera?" "Curiosity!"
"Monkey, what took you to Berbera?" "Curiosity!"
Far iyo meel bugtaa, is og
The finger and the sore spot know each other
The finger and the sore spot know each other
Futo iyo dhul isma huraan
The buttocks and the ground are inseparable
The buttocks and the ground are inseparable
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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.