Maahmaah Soomaali

Discover the wisdom of East Africa through traditional Somali proverbs

🌟 Proverb of the Day

Biyahaan fiiqsi loo liqin iyo hadalkaan fiirsi loo oran, feer bay wax yeelaan
Water swallowed carelessly and words spoken thoughtlessly both hurt the ribs
Rash actions and careless speech cause pain — think before acting
Found 21 proverb(s) starting with "F"

Meaning: The buttocks and the ground are inseparable

Context: Some things are naturally connected — certain realities can't be avoided

Meaning: Coward, victory was near

Context: Success is often lost to fear — courage makes the difference

Meaning: The coward has more excuses than sticks

Context: Fear invents reasons to retreat — excuses block progress

Meaning: The coward's fear is bigger than his heart

Context: Fear magnifies problems — courage conquers them

Meaning: The coward's mother never celebrates

Context: Only the brave bring honor — courage earns respect

Meaning: "Monkey, what took you to Berbera?" "Curiosity!"

Context: Nosiness leads to trouble — mind your own business

Meaning: Poor skill cuts the anus of the skin

Context: Lack of skill ruins the job — incompetence causes harm

Meaning: Hand-play is better than tail-play

Context: Lighthearted teasing is better than serious mischief

Meaning: Greasy fingers clean best

Context: Those who have resources can do the job — capability brings results

Meaning: When horses are shared, why boast?

Context: Don't brag about what belongs to all — humility fits equality

Meaning: Fast horses meet on the open field

Context: The best meet their equals — competition reveals strength

Meaning: Riding another man's horse bruises your backside

Context: Using what's not yours brings discomfort — self-reliance is better

Meaning: One finger can't clean a face

Context: One person can't do everything — teamwork is key

Meaning: One finger doesn't wash a face

Context: Cooperation is essential — unity brings success

Meaning: The finger and the sore spot know each other

Context: Only the sufferer truly feels their pain

Meaning: The wounded finger feels longer than the rest

Context: Personal pain always feels greater than others'

Meaning: The arrow shot into the sky, everyone awaits its fall

Context: Actions have consequences for all — what goes up comes down

Meaning: The spear doesn't miss by shaking it

Context: Effort doesn't guarantee success — precision matters

Meaning: Sitting and eating never make one rich

Context: Success needs work, not laziness

Meaning: The boastful doesn't dig the ground

Context: Talkers do little — action matters more than words