diimaa

Oromo

Etymology

From Proto-Cushitic *dim-/*diʔm- (“red”), from Proto-Afroasiatic *dim-/*diʔim- (“red”). Cognate with Konso tiima, Burji duwwaa, Sidamo duma, Kw'adza dimayi, Awngi ድሚ (dɨ́mmí). Compare also Egyptian jdmj (“fine red linen”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /d̪iːmɑː/

Adjective

diimaa m (feminine diimtuu, plural diddiimaa)

  1. red

References

  • Ali, M., & Zaborski, A. (1990). Handbook of the Oromo language, page 17
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