xaar
The English word "poop" is translated into Somali as xaar.
xaar is used to refer to feces.
Meaning: feces (noun)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
If you need to use a more formal or medical term, you should use saxar.
Did you know?
- Because of the purity laws associated with the religion of Islam, the removal of xaar is tied to the ritual concept of nijaasa, meaning impurity.
- While xaar is the general word for feces, Somali employs distinct, specialized vocabulary to describe the waste of different animals.
- The word xaar can sometimes be used in metaphorical insults to describe something that is perceived as worthless or disgusting.
Example conversation
Omar and Sagal are cleaning up after a pet.
- OmarSagal, halkan xaar ayaa yaalla.Sagal, there is poop here.
- SagalHaa, waan arkaa, waan nadiifinayaa.Yes, I see it, I will clean it.
- OmarIsticmaal warqadda si aad xaarka uga qaaddo.Use the paper to pick up the poop.
- SagalHaye, hadda ayaan samaynayaa.Okay, I am doing it now.
