barwaaqo

Somali

Etymology

Literally, “a sign of God”, from bar (“to learn”) +‎ Waaq (pre-Islamic sky god).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɑ̀r.ˈwɑː.qɔ̀/

Noun

barwáaqo f (plural barwaaqooyin m)

  1. prosperity

References

  • Puglielli, A., & Mansuur, C. C. (2012). Qaamuuska Af‒Soomaaliga (in Somali) Roma: Istituto Italiano per l’Africa e l’Oriente, page 71
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