Faruurow, maxaa Berbera ku geeyey? Dee, faduul!
FEnglish Translation
"Monkey, what took you to Berbera?" "Curiosity!"
Context & Meaning
Nosiness leads to trouble — mind your own business
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "F"
Falaadhi gilgilasho kaagama godo
The spear doesn't miss by shaking it
The spear doesn't miss by shaking it
Far iyo meel bugtaa, is og
The finger and the sore spot know each other
The finger and the sore spot know each other
Fulay hooyadii ma goblanto
The coward's mother never celebrates
The coward's mother never celebrates
Far keliya fool ma dhaqdo
One finger can't clean a face
One finger can't clean a face
Farihii dufan leh, ayaa wax duuga
Greasy fingers clean best
Greasy fingers clean best
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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.