How to Say “Giraffe” in Somali

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geri
The Somali word for giraffe is geri.
geri is a noun used to refer to the giraffe, a large mammal.
Meaning: mammal (noun)

Did you know?

  • While many wild animals are referred to by their descriptive characteristics in Somali, the word geri is a distinct, single lexical unit.
  • The pronunciation of the 'g' in geri is a hard sound, unlike the soft 'j' sound found in the English word 'giraffe'.
  • In Somali folklore, a geri might appear as a symbol of rarity or wonder because they are not part of the traditional pastoralist landscape.

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Example conversation

Farah and Sagal are visiting a zoo.

  1. Farah

    Sagal, fiiri geri weyn!
    Sagal, look at the big giraffe!
  2. Sagal

    Waa mid aad u qurux badan.
    It is very beautiful.
  3. Farah

    Ma rabtaa inaad siiso cunto?
    Do you want to give it food?
  4. Sagal

    Haa, geri aad baan u jecelahay.
    Yes, I love giraffes very much.

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