qurux badan
The English word 'beautiful' is translated into Somali as qurux badan.
The phrase is used to describe something or someone that is attractive. To intensify the meaning and say 'very beautiful', you can add aad u before the phrase, resulting in aad u qurux badan.
Meaning: attractive (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun qurux (beauty) and the adjective badan (much, great or many).
Which one should you use?
The word Qurux badan can specifically mean 'very beautiful' and Quruxsan is another way to say 'beautiful'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike many adjectives in Somali, qurux badan does not change its form based on the gender or number of the noun it describes.
Did you know?
- The word qurux is often used in traditional Somali poetry to describe the symmetry and grace of a camel, which is a high symbol of wealth and beauty.
- The word badan in qurux badan means 'much' or 'many', meaning that in Somali, beauty is conceptually treated as a quantity that one can possess a lot of.
- While qurux badan is the standard term, poets often use metaphors involving the moon or stars to express the idea of beauty without using the word itself.
Examples in context
- Gabadhu waa qurux badan tahay.The girl is beautiful.
Example conversation
Farah is complimenting Hodan's outfit.
- FarahHodan, dharkaagu waa qurux badan.Hodan, your clothes are beautiful.
- HodanWaad ku mahadsantahay, Farah.Thank you, Farah.
- FarahXaggee ka iibsatay?Where did you buy them?
- HodanSuuqa ayaan ka soo iibsaday.I bought them from the market.
