caddaan
caddaan is the Somali word for the color white.
caddaan is used as a noun to denote the color white.
Meaning: color (noun)
Did you know?
- The root cad is found in the Somali word for 'truth' or 'clarity', showing how the concept of 'white' is linguistically tied to the concept of being 'correct'.
- Because caddaan is associated with clarity, it can be used metaphorically to describe someone who is honest or straightforward.
- In certain Somali poetic traditions, the color white is often used to symbolize peace and the absence of conflict.
Examples in context
- Waxaad ka heli kartaa libaax cadaan ahYou can find a white lion.
- Wiil cadaanWhite boy
- Gidaarku waa caddaan.The wall is white.
- Waxaan rabaa shaati caddaan ah.I want a white shirt.
Example conversation
Omar and Yasmin are choosing paint for a room.
- OmarMidabkee ayaad doorbidaysaa, Yasmin?Which color do you prefer, Yasmin?
- YasminWaxaan doorbidayaa caddaan.I prefer white.
- OmarMa u malaynaysaa inay qurux badantahay?Do you think it will look beautiful?
- YasminHaa, caddaan waa midab nadiif ah.Yes, white is a clean color.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry caddaan, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
