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
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "F"
Fullaw, guul kuu dhowayd
Coward, victory was near
Coward, victory was near
Farihii dufan leh, ayaa wax duuga
Greasy fingers clean best
Greasy fingers clean best
Fulay wax ka qoryo badan
The coward has more excuses than sticks
The coward has more excuses than sticks
Fulay hooyadii ma goblanto
The coward's mother never celebrates
The coward's mother never celebrates
Faras aanad lahayn, fuuliddiisa futaqarax baa laga qaadaa
Riding another man's horse bruises your backside
Riding another man's horse bruises your backside
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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.