sidai
The English word "beautiful" is translated into Maasai as sidai.
The word sidai is an adjective used to describe something or someone that is attractive.
Meaning: attractive (adj)
Did you know?
- When describing a person as sidai, the speaker is often implicitly praising the person's character or their ability to fulfill their social role. Beauty and goodness are deeply intertwined in Maasai values.
- If you use sidai to describe a person's cattle, you are offering one of the highest forms of praise possible. In Maasai society, the beauty and health of livestock are the primary indicators of wealth and status.
- The Maasai language uses a complex system of noun classes, which means the way sidai is used depends on whether the object being described is a person, a plant or an animal.
Example conversation
Kinyoro and Naisola are looking at a flower.
- KinyoroAta sidai enyanyat ino.Look, that flower is beautiful.
- NaisolaEe, sidai mising.Yes, it is very beautiful.
- KinyoroEe naidai sidai.It is truly beautiful.
- NaisolaAshe oleng.Thank you.
