Fulay wax ka qoryo badan
FEnglish Translation
The coward has more excuses than sticks
Context & Meaning
Fear invents reasons to retreat — excuses block progress
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "F"
Far bugtaa, faro ka dheer
The wounded finger feels longer than the rest
The wounded finger feels longer than the rest
Farsamo xumo, futada cankii bay ku goysaa
Poor skill cuts the anus of the skin
Poor skill cuts the anus of the skin
Fardo laysu hayo, maxaa laysugu faanaa
When horses are shared, why boast?
When horses are shared, why boast?
Futo iyo dhul isma huraan
The buttocks and the ground are inseparable
The buttocks and the ground are inseparable
Fullaw, guul kuu dhowayd
Coward, victory was near
Coward, victory was near
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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.