Somali Phrases

Somali Phrases

Author: Khadar Osman May 5, 2024 Duration: 2:29

Useful phrases:

Beri waa isniin

Tomorrow is Monday

Shalay waxay aheyd Axad

Yesterday was Sunday

Beri iskuul baan tagayaa or tagi doonaa insha Allah

I’m going to school tomorrow God-willing

Maxaad samayn rabtaa?

What are you going to do?

Waxaan cuni rabaa cunto or just cuno 

I’m going to eat food

Fadlan aamus, waan seexan rabaa

Please be quiet, I’m going to sleep

Fadlan albaabka xidh or xir 

Please close the door

Thank you for listening, till next time, take care!!




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