Leeyahay and haystaa are synonyms and you're more than welcome to use them interchangeably. As I've mentioned in the episode the word leeyahay shows an absolute ownership whereas haystaa indicates a temporary ownership. But that's only if you want to take a look at the equation from one angle. Technically, they mean the same thing! Thanks for listening!
We do not pluralize when it comes to money. You know how in English you must add the "s" to satisfy the quantity of dollars you are talking about. For instance, you ought to say, "I have a dollar and I have two dollars and 10,000 dollars with the "s" if it's more than a dollar. Somali is quiet the different. It does not matter how much money you are talking about. You would still say dollar or pound or rupe. So don't be surprised when you hear one of us saying, "i have two dollar or I have 5 dol...
Generosity is something that every nation needs to have in order to help its people and it does indeed bring people together. Our generosity is kinda special though. You might see someone traveling throughout the country (Somalia) without comprehensive provision knowing that strangers along the way are more than happy to support them throughout their journey.
Somali naming usually goes like this. Your first name, your father's first name and your grandfather's first name. For instance, Khadar (my first name), Muktar (my father's first name) and Osman (my grandfather's first name). And this is why I was saying when you call out for a somali person, always call out their first name. They are more likely to respond to that. And I feel like last names are a way of identifying yourself. But in everyday life, FIRST NAMES are more important then last names....
In today's episode, we'll take a look some phrases that would help you kick-off mini conversation with any Somali person. Always start with "ASALAAMU'ALAYKUM" Peace be upon you. It does not matter if they are a bunch of people or a single person. As I have mentioned in the eposide, that greating is timeless any precious. You can use it at any given moment. They would more likey respond with "WA"ALAYKUMASALAAM" "you too". I don't know if you know this but we (Somalis) actually like when non-somal...
In Today's eposide, we will take a closer look at when Somali langauge was written and why it took so long to put the language into a written form. When you have a written language, history will be preserved. Somali language was written in 1972 to 1973 by Said Barre's administration. Although it was a military government and run the government for 21 years. One of the most important thing they have done was "writting the Somali language fo the first time in history". Before our language was writ...
In today's episode, I answer two questions that I was recently asked by one of you guys. The difference between "Haystaa and Leeyahay". Well, there is no difference between these because they mean the same thing. Some people use "haystaa" instead of Leeyahay. They might say "Waxaan haystaa gaadhi" meaning "I have a car". Some people might prefer using "leeyahay" which literally means the same thing. "I have a car". I mean if someone says "I have a car" and another person says "I got a car" don't...
In this episode, I teach you how you can give "verbal commands" in Somali. Hopefully, after this new episode, you will be able to give commands in Somali or at least will know something about it. In English, it's pretty easy because the base verb is the command already. What do I mean by that? Look at this!. Eat is the base verb at the same time isn't it a command when you tell someone "eat this or that" you don't do anything to the original verb to make verbal commands in English; however, in S...
Numbers in Somali 1---> kow kow iyo toban 2---> Laba 3 ---> Saddex 4 ---> Afar 5 ---> Shan 6---> Lix 7---> Todoba 8---> Sideed 9 ---> Saqaal 10 ---> Toban 11--- Kow iyo taban 12--- Laba iyo toban 13---- saddex iyo toban 14----- afar iyo toban 15----- shan iyo toban 16---- lix iyo toban 17---- Todoba iyo Toban 18--- sideed iyo Toban 19---- sagaal iyo toban 20 Labaatan 1000 kun 30 Sodon 40 Afartan 50 Konton 60 Lixdan 70 Todobaatan 80 sideetan 90 Saqaashan 100 boqol No...
HERE WE LEARN SOMALI IDIOMS. Somali Idioms 1)* “Niman shaqaysan shaah ma cabo” Whosoever does not work, won’t even drink a cup of tea It’s pretty similar to “No pain no gain” Meaning if you don’t work, then my friend you can’t purchase anything. A cup of tea isn’t expensive back in Somalia. I don’t know if you know this but we drink tea pretty much all the time. Early morning, early afternoon, evening you name it. So, this idiom is an encouragement for people to get to work. Being lazy isn’t gon...
20 new words 1). Wadan country 2). Bad ocean 3). Dhul earth/ 4) cir / sammo sky 5) Hooyo Mother 6) Aabo Father 7). Gaadhi Car 8). Magaalo/suuq market 9). Caano Milk 10). Arday student 11). Macalin/ Barre Teacher 12). Cunto Food 13) Qado Lunch 14) Casho dinner 15). Qureec Breakfast 16). Rasuul Messenger 17) waxbarasho education 18 Daawo Medication 19). cudur Disease 20). War News...
“Going to the Restaurant with your spouse” Waiter: Welcome to Safari Restaurant” take a seat please. Waiter: Ku soo dhawaada Maqaaxida Safaari. Fadhista/fadhiiso fadlan. Customer: Where is the bathroom? Customer: Aaway/ musqushii/suuligii? Waiter: Right behind you sir. Waiter: gadaashaada mudane Waiter: Are you with him? Waiter: Maad la socotaa? Customer: Yes, he is my husband. Customer: Haa, waa ninkaygii/saygayii/sawjkaygii Waiter: Great/wonderful/awesome/ Waiter: si fiican Waiter: What can I ...
Here I have translated it in a very basic translation. Bari baa waxaa is guursaday nin iyo naag duqomo ah Once upon a time there was a young man and a young woman who were unintelligent and got married. Maalin maamaha ka mid ah ayaa ay ri qasheen oo hilbaheedii qaar cuneen qaarna ku gurteen haan oo ay ku keydsadeen. One day they slaughtered a goat and ate some of its meat and they put the rest in a big container and stored so they could eat later. Maalin maalmaha ka mid ah ayaa ay israaceen nink...
Here I teach you the subjective pronouns like "We, They, She, He, You, and You (all). As we all know, within the English language two you (s) exist. So to distinguish between the two you(s) we ought to use (all) sometimes. However; within the Somali language, it seems there is a big difference between the two you(s). Without further to do let's get right into in. She = Iyada She is a student. Iyadu waa ardayad He = Isaga He is a student. Isagu waa arday Note: if you just want to say "I"it means ...
In this episode, I teach you 3 to 4 Somali verbs. 1). Cun= eat 2) cab= drink 3) kac
Useful Somali Phrases Waxaan rabaa in aan tago suuqa = I want to go to the market Wahaan Rabaa Maxaad rabtaa in aad soo gadato? What do you want to buy/What do you wanna buy? Mahaad Waxaan rabaa in aan soo gato kabo. I want to buy shoes. Wahaan Great! Si fiican New Words Suuq = market Kabo = shoes Want = rabid Buy = gadasho...
In this episode I teach the days of the week in Somali. Monday= isniin Tuesday = salaasa Wednesday= Arbaco (arba’o) Thursday= Khamiis Friday= Jimce (Jime) Saturday sabti Sunday= Axad (ahad
John is taller than Steven. Smaller= wuu ka yar yahay. Bigger= ka wayn yahay
Where do you put=halkeed dhigtaan I don’t understand= Ma fahmin. I don’t understand you= Kuma fahmin. I forget to mention this one. I don’t know= ma garanayo or ma aqaano
Red= casaan Black=madow blue= buluug green=cagaar
Hot= kulayl cold=qabow rain= roob
1). •••I don’t have anything. •••Waxba (Wahba) ma mahayato. 2). •••What are you looking for?. •••Maxaad raadinaysaaa?
President= Madaxwayne. Vice-president= madaxwayne ku xigeen or Raysal wasaare( I recommend using madaxwayne ku xigeen since it’s easier) Election= Doorasho
In this episode, I give suggestions on what to focus on. I hope you guys like it.
1. What are you looking for? Maxaad/ mahaad raadinaysaa 2. I’m looking for my key. Waxaan/ wahaan raadinayaa furhahayga.
Here I inspire you to keep learning Somali Language Since you guys have free time to do many things.
How are you= see tahay Good== fiican what is your name= magacaa maga’aa
Get up= kac or ka’. I don’t understand= ma fahmin. I understand= waan fahmay. Cup= koob
“ please have a sit”. Fadlan fadhiiso
This program will give the opportunity to kind of feel the way we speak Somali.
