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 keliya fool ma dhaqdo
One finger can't clean a face
One finger can't clean a face
Faras aanad lahayn, fuuliddiisa futaqarax baa laga qaadaa
Riding another man's horse bruises your backside
Riding another man's horse bruises your backside
Fardaha dheereeyaa, fagaaraha ayay isku arkaan
Fast horses meet on the open field
Fast horses meet on the open field
Farsamo xumo, futada cankii bay ku goysaa
Poor skill cuts the anus of the skin
Poor skill cuts the anus of the skin
Fulay wax ka wadne weyn
The coward's fear is bigger than his heart
The coward's fear is bigger than his heart
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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.