galley
The English word 'corn' is translated to Somali as galley.
galley refers to a cereal plant that produces large ears of yellow or white kernels.
Did you know?
- While 'galley' is a standard term, many Somali speakers in different regions colloquially use the word 'mays' when referring to maize.
- In Somali literature, references to 'galley' are often used metaphorically to describe wealth or a person's sustenance.
- Because corn is a staple in many areas, there are various specific Somali terms for different stages of the plant's growth that go beyond a single word for 'corn'.
Examples in context
- Ma jiri karaa galley halkan?Is there any corn here?
- Waxaan cunayaa galley macaan.I am eating sweet corn.
Example conversation
Mustafa and Yasmin are talking about what to cook for dinner.
- MustafaMaxaan u karsanaa caawa, Yasmin?What should we cook tonight, Yasmin?
- YasminWaxaan sugayay in aad i weydiso galley.I was waiting for you to ask for corn.
- MustafaMa haysaan galley ku filan?Do you have enough corn?
- YasminHaa, galley badan ayaan haysaa.Yes, I have plenty of corn.
