dabo weyn
The English phrase 'big bum' is translated into Somali as dabo weyn.
This phrase is used to describe a person who has a large posterior.
Did you know?
- The word dabo used in this phrase literally means 'tail' in English.
- The word weyn has cognates in several distant languages, including the Beja language win and the Awngi language wanni.
- In Somali culture, descriptions of physical attributes like dabo weyn can vary in social acceptability depending on whether they are used as compliments or insults.
Examples in context
- Gabadhu waxay leedahay dabo weyn.The girl has a big bum.
- Ma aragtaa qof dabo weyn leh?Do you see a person with a big bum?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about fashion styles.
- HodanHodan, ma jeceshahay dharka dabo weyn lagu xirto?Hodan, do you like clothes worn by those with a big bum?
- MustafaMaya, Mustafa, anigu ma lahan dabo weyn.No, Mustafa, I do not have a big bum.
- HodanLaakiin moodada hadda waa dabo weyn.But the current fashion is a big bum.
- MustafaWaa runtaa, dad badan ayaa jecel.That is true, many people like it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dabo, weyn, CC BY-SA 4.0.
