Farsamo xumo, futada cankii bay ku goysaa
FEnglish Translation
Poor skill cuts the anus of the skin
Context & Meaning
Lack of skill ruins the job — incompetence causes harm
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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
Faruurow, maxaa Berbera ku geeyey? Dee, faduul!
"Monkey, what took you to Berbera?" "Curiosity!"
"Monkey, what took you to Berbera?" "Curiosity!"
Far keliya fool ma dhaqdo
One finger can't clean a face
One finger can't clean a face
Fulay wax ka wadne weyn
The coward's fear is bigger than his heart
The coward's fear is bigger than his heart
Faanoole fari kama qodna
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
The boastful doesn't dig the ground
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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.