Fardo laysu hayo, maxaa laysugu faanaa
FEnglish Translation
When horses are shared, why boast?
Context & Meaning
Don't brag about what belongs to all — humility fits equality
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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
Fadhi iyo fuud, yicib lays kuma waayo
Sitting and eating never make one rich
Sitting and eating never make one rich
Far bugtaa, faro ka dheer
The wounded finger feels longer than the rest
The wounded finger feels longer than the rest
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
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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.