sac
/ˈsɑ̄ʕ/masculine
The Somali word for cow is sac.
The term refers to an adult female of the species Bos taurus.
Meaning: adult female of species Bos taurus (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈsɑ̄ʕ/.
Did you know?
- In traditional Somali society, the ownership of sac was often the primary way to pay 'blood money' or settle disputes between clans.
- While sac refers to the cow, Somali has an incredibly complex vocabulary for cattle that distinguishes animals by their color, age and horn shape.
- In Somali culture, cows are so central to wealth and status that the word sac is often used as a metaphor for prosperity and social standing.
Example sentences for Somali are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Nimco and Abdirashid are visiting a farm.
- NimcoAbdirashid, ma aragtay sacuu cusub?Abdirashid, did you see the new cow?
- AbdirashidHaa, sacu waa mid aad u weyn.Yes, the cow is very big.
- NimcoMa haysaa caano sac?Do you have cow milk?
- AbdirashidHaa, waan kuu keenayaa hadda.Yes, I will bring it to you now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cow” translations and entries sac, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
