Somali Animals
This is a list of animals in Somali. You will find common words including domestic pets, farm livestock, wild creatures and even insects.
Bird: Shimbir
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Cat: Bisad (yaanyuur, dumad)
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Cow: Sac
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Dog: ay
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Donkey: Dameer
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Eagle: Gor gor
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Elephant: Maroodi
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Goat: Ri'
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Horse: Faras
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Lion: Libaax
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Monkey: Daanyeer
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Mouse: Walo sandheer
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Rabbit: Dabangaale
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Snake: Mas
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Tiger: Shabeel
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Sheep (pl.): Ido
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Spider: Caaro
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Insect: Cayayaan
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Mosquito: Kaneeco
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Butterfly: Balanbaalis
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| Bear: Dhali (Beer) |
| Animal: Xayawaan |
| Farm: Beer |
| Forest: Kayn |
The following sentences might come in handy in a conversation when socializing or in a pet store.
I have a dog: Ay baan leeyahay
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She likes cats: Bisadaha ayay jeceshahay
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Tigers are fast: Shabeeladu aad bay u dheereeyaan
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Monkeys are funny: Daanyeerku waa qosol miidhan
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| Do you have any animals?: Wax xayawaan ah ma leedahay? |
| Do you sell dog food?: Cunto Ay ma gadaa? |
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