carwaajiis
The English word "purple" is translated into Somali as carwaajiis or dugul.
Meaning: colour (noun)
Ways to say it
| Somali |
|---|
| carwaajiis |
| dugul |
The words for purple can function as both a noun to name the color and as an adjective to describe an object of that color.
Related words
Did you know?
- The word dugul is not just a color but can describe a 'dim' or 'dark' environment. This means a Somali speaker might use the same word for a purple shirt and a poorly lit room.
- Because traditional Somali dyes were sourced from the environment, color words like dugul are often historically tied to the specific plants used to create them.
- If you describe a piece of clothing as dugul, you might accidentally be telling someone that the garment looks old or aged, not just purple.
Example sentences for Somali are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Mustafa and Nimco are looking at clothes in a store.
- MustafaNimco, fiiri go'dan carwaajiis ah.Nimco, look at this purple dress.
- NimcoWaa qurux badan tahay, Mustafa.It is very beautiful, Mustafa.
- MustafaMa u iibiyaa adiga?Shall I buy it for you?
- NimcoHaa, fadlan waan rabaa.Yes, please I want it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “purple” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
