gorila
The Somali word for gorilla is gorila.
gorila is a noun used to refer to the gorilla ape.
Meaning: ape (noun)
Did you know?
- The word gorila does not appear in traditional Somali folklore because these animals are not native to the Horn of Africa.
- While gorila is the specific name for the ape, Somali speakers often use the term daanyeer to describe any primate, including monkeys and apes.
- In Somali, names for local fauna have indigenous Cushitic roots, but names for large exotic animals like the gorila are typically borrowed from English or scientific terms.
Examples in context
- Gorila waa xayawaan aad u weyn.A gorilla is a very large animal.
Example conversation
Abdirashid and Nimco are looking at a picture book about animals.
- AbdirashidNimco, fiiri sawirkan gorila ee halkan.Nimco, look at this picture of a gorilla here.
- NimcoWaa maxay, waa mid aad u weyn!What, it is very large!
- AbdirashidHaa, gorila waa mid ka mid ah daanyeero ugu xoogga badan.Yes, the gorilla is one of the strongest apes.
- NimcoRuntii waa xayawaan xiiso leh.It really is an interesting animal.
