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"
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
Faanoole fari kama qodna
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
Fulay wax ka wadne weyn
The coward's fear is bigger than his heart
The coward's fear is bigger than his heart
Far keliya fool ma dhaqdo
One finger can't clean a face
One finger can't clean 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.