How to Say “Tiger” in Somali

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shabeel
[ʃɑ̀ˈβ̞ɛ́ɛ̀l]
The English word "tiger" is translated into Somali as shabeel.
The word shabeel refers to the mammal of the genus Panthera tigris.
Meaning: The mammal Panthera tigris (noun)

Did you know?

  • The Somali word shabeel comes from a root meaning 'spotted cat'.
  • While shabeel is the standard word for tiger, the linguistic roots of the word connect it to a wide network of related languages across the Horn of Africa and Ethiopia, such as Afar and Sidamo.

Examples in context

  • Shabeel ayaa ku nool kaynta.
    A tiger lives in the forest.
  • Ma aragtay shabeel ku jira buugga?
    Did you see a tiger in the book?

Example conversation

Sagal and Farah are looking at a nature documentary on television.

  1. Sagal

    Fiiri, shabeel weyn ayaa soo baxaya.
    Look, a big tiger is coming out.
  2. Farah

    Haa, waa xayawaan aad u xoog badan.
    Yes, it is a very strong animal.
  3. Sagal

    Miyaad jeceshahay shabeelka?
    Do you like the tiger?
  4. Farah

    Haa, laakiin waa laga cabsadaa.
    Yes, but it is scary.

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