These are some bonus words.

Garabwagliil-Double standard

Qarqarooti- waddle

Far-case, as in a criminal/dispute etc case

Rug-address

Due to a request of having a general theme in my posts and not making the words random. I've made a small translation of medical terminolgy in the english language to the somali language. I'll come back for part 2 next week.

Medical terms/Places

Taws-symptoms

 Saanjiif-Bedridden

Bukaanqaad-Guryney/trolley

Wasaasin/dhooli-stretcher

Baydh- Anxiety can also be used for being anxious. E.G Ninkaa baydh buu leeyahay. That person has anxiety.

Migraine-Goonjab/Dhoonjaf

Blister- xalxal Used more to describe the action of getting a blister. E.G Socodkii badnaa lugihii ayaa igu xalxalay.

Kubbadhagaxow- Constipation 

Bukaanjiif-In-patient

Bukaansocod-Out-patient

Bukaansocod-eegto- Clinic

Maardhood-Writhe in pain

Body parts

The parts of the hand 

Fanax-knuckle

Ciddikujoog-fingertip

Ciddi-nail

Calaacal/baabaco/sacab- palm

Faraqarrar-interdigit

Cumaacun/jalaqley/cukur-wrist

Parts of the arm

Dhudhun-forearm

Curcur-Radius/Ulna

Gedef-Long vellus hair that grow on the arm

Cudud-bicep

Parts of the jaw

Jiriid-Ramus/mandible

Jaqal- Bottom part of the jaw 

Parts of the face and neck

Sunnayaasha-Eyebrows

San-Nose

Dul-Nostril E.G Sanka labadiisa dul

Sanqaroor-nosebridge

Sanqo      Nasal cavity         Bonus- sanqoole someone that speaks in a very nasally way

Bacaraar/sambacaraar-Nasal septum/septum

Dareerto-philtrum

Kood-Brow-ridge

Barood-Vocal cord

Jocor/halcun/cur- Adams apple 

Gawnax- the lateral region of the neck. Basically the two sides of the neck aligned with the head.

More parts

Tatab-The gluteal fold

Dool- One buttock  Also, idiomatically used to people running out of fear. E.G Kolkaan ku so maqiiqay ayay doolaha rideen

Does /ħ/ exist in formal Somali? I get so much conflicting information about this. If it does, what letter represents it?

Carlo,jose and zidane

Hello,

I am Somali. However, I only understand when people speak to me, and I can't form proper sentences. Does anyone know an app like Daariz or Duolingo for Somali? I want to impress my Ayeeyo lol

I'm back again and today I'll be translating six words.

Lur-Burden

BilBilid -grope Bilbil-groper

Bulxan-cheer

Cululubo - reconsideration

Dhalfiif- Debris

Afdhabaandhab- Shushing someone while putting a finger on your mouth. Like this

asc guys. as most of you here , im looking to learn somali as my parents speak it but i don't speak it as well. my only issues are 1)reading . i tried finding the textbook that i see often recommended here but i couldn't find it. 2) dialects. i'm from xmr so i am assuming i know the southern dialect. i can't tell if the words i see when i try to learn are northern words or just.. southern words i dont know😭😭 it definitely confuses things

Uu, kuu, kaa

I'm working on an English-to-Somali translation of a website, and one of the translated phrases just doesn't seem right to me.

The English phrase is: Parking rules begin at 8 a.m.

The Somali translation I was provided is: Sharciyada goobaha gaadiidka la dhigto waxa ay ka bilaabanayaan 8da fiidnimo.

I suspected it was wrong and ran it through Google Translate, which translated the time in the phrase as 8 in the evening. It should be 8 in the morning.

This is the translation I pieced together: Sharciyada goobaha gaadiidka la dhigto waxa ay ka bilaabanayaan 8da aroornimo.

Our translation department is insisting the translation they provided is correct, but I've found multiple mistranslations in everything they've given me, so I don't trust what they say.

Can anyone clarify this for me, please?

miyuu jiraa qof haysta qaamuuska afsomaliga ee machadka afafka jabuuti qoray ?
ama meel laga helayo ma garanaysaa ?

I wanna turn it into pdf, it seems hard to contact them and they are not willing to make pdf version. I don't even know why they invest a lot of money and resources but not making it accessible for the people they wrote it for

I recently bought the Somali-English Dictionary with English Index from Dunwoody. My PayPal account got flagged so I have to give them of my personal information. I’m thinking of just canceling this order and using Venmo instead since that is another option Dunwoody allows. How are people’s experience buying from Dunwoody? How long does it take to get the book? I don’t know where to check on the “status” of my order.

From now on, I'll try to do weekly Somali-to-English word translations for words most people don't know in Somali. The amount of words will vary, but this week I'll do five.

Bacadjoojin-detainment Example Kuwii nabadsugayaashii ahaa halkaa bey igu bacadjoojiyeen.

Golakafuul-freestyle as in a poem,song,rap etc

Jac-lava

Gacan-haadis-waving as in the hand motion, also can be used to express someone calling you from somewhere.

Jaaha ururin-frowning Example Maxaad jaahaagii u ururinaysaa

If you need further explanation on how the words are used and the way their pronounced. Feel free to express your sentiments below.

Am coming to Hargeisa for good this time for the First time I never been only when I was 10 now am 33 pharmacist am affried that I find difficult in adjust I love the challenge I wish I meet some intlegent people not have eye evil wiling to become friends with me and show me that Hargeisa got potential I believe it's I just have last minute Doubt

Look I always dream of going to America or Canada man I wished a better future .. I grow up in Saudi Arabia ,U entire life and am still ahnabi ..don't get me wrong I love KSA I love Saudi Arabia it's my second country but if U live million year U will never get a saudi passport..so after I graduate from pharmacy school back then in Sudan I said am gonna find me some beautiful Somali girl who lives in America or Canada to bring me as her husband but right now after seeing Hargeisa and the potential it have am still gonnamake business and go with U wifey don't U worry o am a keeper funny cooker and O clean and o do gym just angry sometimes it's part of being smart in world full of idiots

I can’t find where to buy Af Soomaali Aan Ku Hadalno or a pdf version of it online.

When I go to the NARLC store and search somali nothing pops up. Does anyone have it or know how to get it?

I have put together a list of online Somali resources in a discussion thread on the Duome language forum. It’s a really great forum for learning different languages. It would be nice if more Somali learners and instructors would engage so we could get a Somali subforum going:

https://forum.duome.eu/viewtopic.php?p=109103-somali-resources#p109103

Is there a Somali word for violence

I always hear my mom saying this word “maadaame” I think that’s how to spell it . Any one know the meaning?

Any names for a Somali spice blend company. I wanna a catchy one word name. The market is for non Somalis. Modern simplistic.

Are you interested in learning Somali? I’d love to help! In exchange, I’m looking for someone to help me improve my English.

Here’s how it could work:

• We can have conversations via calls or messages—whatever you're comfortable with.
• I’m fluent in Somali and Arabic, so I can guide you if you're starting from scratch or want to practice Somali at any level.

If you’re curious about Somali culture or language, this could be a fun way to connect while helping each other out!

Feel free to drop me a message if you’re interested.

Asc wrwb I have a question in regards to the form of the word macaan. I am under the impression that if I am speaking to or of a woman, I would say macaanto, and speaking of a man, it would be macaanay? Is this correct? Are there other ways to say it? Mahadsanid!🤲🏻

Hi guys, Do you know any YouTubers who speak Somali, series, streamers, films, etc. like that I learn with fun

I found a Gabay in my notes that I heard a while back listening to an anti-qabyalad lecture, I understand partially but there are some words I've never heard before. Can someone help me translate it? (Btw I took down notes from listening so some of the spelling might be wrong.)

“Allahow yaa wixii baxay baxee, baaqiga u taliyaa?

Anaa midha uu dheer la i hor mari maayo

Naftu waay macaantahay inta aana la is muhibine

Nin mataanto jabantahay oo meel ka kici waayey

Megliga korkiisa intu kor u mildaabayo

Naftu waay maacantahay inta aana la is muhibine

Wax yar oo la maarayn karo ayaa madhiyey iidoore

Allahow yaa rag loo maldahay maanta garan siiya?”

Need help translating this after me saying “Hi” in response. What tone does it give?

Transparent Language is a website and app with a language learning program similar to Duolingo– but it has Somali! I hadn’t heard of it until I saw it listed as one of PC Mag’s “Best Language Learning Apps for 2024” where contributor Jill Duffy rated it the “Best for Hard-to-Find Languages.” Transparent Language has more content for some languages than others, and the Somali content is all at a beginner level. Most beginners I see on this subreddit are looking for a site/app like this where there are structured lessons with word and phrase flashcards pre-made and ready to go with full audio for pronunciation. There isn't any what I'd consider intermediate or advanced content, and the grammar instruction appears to be minimal. But if you are a beginner in Somali, it’s definitely worth checking out. Every Somali learner will still need to use textbooks and other resources to understand all of the different ways to say certain phrases in Somali.

Once logged in, you’ll see four tabs in the upper left part of the screen that read “Learning,” “Browse,” “My Transcript,” and “Resources.” The main page is under the “Learning” tab. That’s where you’ll set up your lesson plan, or “learning path”. To add lessons, go to “Browse” and click on the “+” icon on the right of the lessons you want to add to your “learning path.” Then return to “Learning” and begin your lessons at any pace and in any order you choose. You can delete and change your learning path any time based on what you want to work on. I haven’t looked through all the lessons but from what I’ve seen the grammar looks decent and the pronunciation is correct. The “Somali Alphabet Course” is one hour, the “Somali Essentials” lessons comprise 15 hours, and “Somali General Vocabulary” comprises 78 hours of content.

I should also say that while I only looked at the Somali learning content for English speakers, Transparent Language also offers Somali lessons for Turkish and Spanish speakers.

Transparent Language offers a free 14-day trial, and then after that it looks like it’s $24.95 a month for individuals. Membership on the site grants access to lessons for all 100+ languages available-- not just Somali. It’s free at some public libraries, and you can search here to see if a library in your area offers free access. You’d have to go to the library in person to use it, so bring headphones I guess.

If you’re a beginner, definitely check it out!

And in case it needs to be said, this is not a paid promotion. All my reviews and recommendations are my own opinions. 

can someone please message me to translate a few voice notes in somali?