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"
Fulay wax ka wadne weyn
The coward's fear is bigger than his heart
The coward's fear is bigger than his heart
Faruurow, maxaa Berbera ku geeyey? Dee, faduul!
"Monkey, what took you to Berbera?" "Curiosity!"
"Monkey, what took you to Berbera?" "Curiosity!"
Fadhi iyo fuud, yicib lays kuma waayo
Sitting and eating never make one rich
Sitting and eating never make one rich
Fulay hooyadii ma goblanto
The coward's mother never celebrates
The coward's mother never celebrates
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.