Farihii dufan leh, ayaa wax duuga
FEnglish Translation
Greasy fingers clean best
Context & Meaning
Those who have resources can do the job — capability brings results
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "F"
Far iyo meel bugtaa, is og
The finger and the sore spot know each other
The finger and the sore spot know each other
Faras aanad lahayn, fuuliddiisa futaqarax baa laga qaadaa
Riding another man's horse bruises your backside
Riding another man's horse bruises your backside
Fulay hooyadii ma goblanto
The coward's mother never celebrates
The coward's mother never celebrates
Faanoole fari kama qodna
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
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.