orso
The English word "bear" (the animal) is translated into Somali as orso.
orso is a noun used to refer to the large mammal of the family Ursidae.
Meaning: large mammal of family Ursidae (noun)
Related words
Did you know?
- The Somali word orso is a loanword from the Italian word 'orso'.
- If a Somali speaker wants to describe a person as 'heavy' or 'massive', they are more likely to use metaphors involving elephants rather than using the word orso.
- Because bears are not native to the Horn of Africa, they are almost entirely absent from traditional Somali oral poetry and folklore.
Example conversation
Nimco and Mustafa are looking at a picture book of animals.
- NimcoMaxay tahay xayawaankan, Mustafa?What is this animal, Mustafa?
- MustafaKani waa orso weyn.This is a big bear.
- NimcoMa khatar baa orsadu?Is the bear dangerous?
- MustafaHaa, waa xayawaan aad u xoog badan.Yes, it is a very strong animal.
