sigisyo
The English word "socks" is translated into Somali as sigisyo.
sigisyo refers to soft coverings worn on the feet and lower legs inside shoes.
Did you know?
- The word sigisyo is a phonetic adaptation of the English word 'socks', showing how Somali absorbs foreign loanwords through sound.
- In rural pastoralist settings, you may encounter descriptions of 'foot-covers' instead of the word sigisyo, reflecting a culture that historically relied on sandals or bare feet.
- Because it is a borrowed term, sigisyo may follow different pluralization patterns in colloquial speech compared to native Somali nouns.
Examples in context
- Sigisyo cusub ayaan iibsaday.I bought new socks.
- Xaggee ka helayaa sigisyo?Where can I find socks?
Example conversation
Abdirashid and Yasmin are getting ready to go outside in winter.
- AbdirashidYasmin, ma aragtay sigisyadayda?Yasmin, have you seen my socks?
- YasminHaa, waxay jiraan miiska korkiisa.Yes, they are on top of the table.
- AbdirashidWaad mahadsantahay, hadda ayaan xiranayaa.Thank you, I will put them on now.
- YasminHaa, xiro sigisyo diiran.Yes, wear warm socks.
