qashin
The Somali word for "trash" is qashin.
qashin is used to refer to things that are meant to be discarded, such as waste or rubbish.
Meaning: things to be discarded (noun)
Did you know?
- If you describe someone's character as qashin, you are not just saying they are 'bad', but implying they are completely 'worthless' or 'of no value'.
- Because of the heavy influence of Islamic culture, certain types of 'trash' or 'waste' are treated with specific religious cleanliness standards that influence how they are discussed.
- In nomadic traditions, 'trash' is a relatively modern concept because many items carried by pastoralists were historically designed to be durable or entirely repurposed.
Examples in context
- Qashin dambe ma hayo.I don't have any more trash.
- Qashinka ku rid weelka.Put the trash in the container.
- Qashinka dibadda ayaa yaalla.The trash is lying outside.
Example conversation
Omar and Sagal are cleaning the living room.
- OmarSagal, ma haysaa qashin kale?Sagal, do you have any more trash?
- SagalMaya, qashinka dhan waan tuuray.No, I threw away all the trash.
- OmarAad baan u mahadsanahay.I am very thankful.
- SagalDhib ma leh, Omar.No problem, Omar.
