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
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "F"
Faras aanad lahayn, fuuliddiisa futaqarax baa laga qaadaa
Riding another man's horse bruises your backside
Riding another man's horse bruises your backside
Fallaartii cirka loo ganay, cid kastay filo
The arrow shot into the sky, everyone awaits its f...
The arrow shot into the sky, everyone awaits its f...
Fardaha dheereeyaa, fagaaraha ayay isku arkaan
Fast horses meet on the open field
Fast horses meet on the open field
Fulay wax ka qoryo badan
The coward has more excuses than sticks
The coward has more excuses than sticks
Fulay wax ka wadne weyn
The coward's fear is bigger than his heart
The coward's fear is bigger than his heart
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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.