dameer
[d̪̥ɑ̀ˈmɛ́ɛ̀rr̥]masculine
dameer is the Somali word for donkey.
dameer refers to the domestic animal, also known as an ass.
Meaning: a domestic animal (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word dameer is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- In Somali folklore and riddles, the dameer often appears as a symbol of endurance and patience due to its role in transporting goods across arid terrains.
- The term dameer is used in some Somali proverbs to warn against following a leader who lacks wisdom, comparing blind obedience to a donkey following its master.
- In Somali oral poetry, a poet might use the word dameer to insult a person's intellect through a subtle metaphor rather than using a direct slur.
Examples in context
- Dameer baa jooga guriga.A donkey is at the house.
- Dameer yar ayaa halkaan jooga.A small donkey is here.
- Ninka ayaa dameer wata.The man is leading a donkey.
Example conversation
Yasmin and Omar are visiting a farm in the countryside.
- YasminOmar, ma aragtay dameerkaas?Omar, did you see that donkey?
- OmarHaa, waa dameer aad u xoog badan.Yes, it is a very strong donkey.
- YasminSidee loo wadaa dameerka?How do you lead the donkey?
- OmarWaa lagu hagiyaa xadhig iyo samir.You guide it with a rope and patience.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “donkey” translations and entries dameer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
