Faro ka ciyaar, dabo ka ciyaar baa dhaanta
FEnglish Translation
Hand-play is better than tail-play
Context & Meaning
Lighthearted teasing is better than serious mischief
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Proverbs starting with "F"
Falaadhi gilgilasho kaagama godo
The spear doesn't miss by shaking it
The spear doesn't miss by shaking it
Farsamo xumo, futada cankii bay ku goysaa
Poor skill cuts the anus of the skin
Poor skill cuts the anus of the skin
Far bugtaa, faro ka dheer
The wounded finger feels longer than the rest
The wounded finger feels longer than the rest
Futo iyo dhul isma huraan
The buttocks and the ground are inseparable
The buttocks and the ground are inseparable
Fulay hooyadii ma goblanto
The coward's mother never celebrates
The coward's mother never celebrates
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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.