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"
Farihii dufan leh, ayaa wax duuga
Greasy fingers clean best
Greasy fingers clean best
Far keliya fool ma dhaqdo
One finger can't clean a face
One finger can't clean a face
Fullaw, guul kuu dhowayd
Coward, victory was near
Coward, victory was near
Far iyo meel bugtaa, is og
The finger and the sore spot know each other
The finger and the sore spot know each other
Faruurow, maxaa Berbera ku geeyey? Dee, faduul!
"Monkey, what took you to Berbera?" "Curiosity!"
"Monkey, what took you to Berbera?" "Curiosity!"
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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.