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"
Fardo laysu hayo, maxaa laysugu faanaa
When horses are shared, why boast?
When horses are shared, why boast?
Far bugtaa, faro ka dheer
The wounded finger feels longer than the rest
The wounded finger feels longer than the rest
Fadhi iyo fuud, yicib lays kuma waayo
Sitting and eating never make one rich
Sitting and eating never make one rich
Farsamo xumo, futada cankii bay ku goysaa
Poor skill cuts the anus of the skin
Poor skill cuts the anus of the skin
Futo iyo dhul isma huraan
The buttocks and the ground are inseparable
The buttocks and the ground are inseparable
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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.