The time of the day in Somali

The time of the day in Somali

Author: Khadar Osman August 13, 2022 Duration: 4:20

Aroorta = in the early morning

saaka = this morning

galibta = this evening/afternoon

Maanta = today

shalayto = yesterday

halayto = last night

habeen hore = the night before last

shalay galab = yesterday evening

doraad or daraad = the day before yesterday

isho hore/ isho dhaweyd = the other day

berrito = tomorrow

berri aroortii = tomorrow morning

saa danbe = the day after tomorrow

saakuun (sakoon) = the day after the day after tomorrow

habeen danbe = tomorrow night

like I said, I will do another episode about the articles *the definite and in indefinite

Thankyou guys and remember to check out the discord I've created suggested by Zak (thanks Zak!) at https://discord.com/channels/996588793803067554/996588794998431807

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