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Learn Somali Language Podcast2- Must-Know Somali ProverbsLearn what these Somali proverbs mean “All camels were once two year old” and “One drinks enough water from one’s own palms” mean.Teaching patience, growth and self-reliance. Note: I just realized I mispronounced “Cup” saying Cope 🤣 Free pass for me.Thank you for listening. Until next time, take care!!! 2025-05-2804 minLearn Somali Language PodcastAppreciating Little ThingsIn this episode, I took a different approach. True happiness doesn't come from acquiring wealth, but from appreciating the simple things in life. At LSLP, we don’t just teach you Somali—we also share valuable life lessons to help you grow, find happiness, and become successful.Thank you for listening and until next time, take care!!2025-05-1003 minLearn Somali Language PodcastNimaan dhididin ma dhargo - No pain, no gainIn this episode, we explore the Somali saying - Nimaan dhididin ma dhargo - He who does not sweat, does not get full or satisfied. Learn how this phrase reflects Somali values of hard work and perseverance.Thank you for listening. Until next time, take care!! 2025-04-3001 minLearn Somali Language PodcastSomali Saying - Af jooga looma adeegoIn this episode, we learn a Somali saying: "Af Jooga Looma Adeego," which means "He who is present should not expect to be served or spoken for." Essentially, it conveys the message that "No one will do it for you." This saying emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and personal responsibility. Thank you for listening! Until next time, take care!2025-04-2102 minLearn Somali Language PodcastExpressing Emotions in SomaliIn this episode, we cover five essential phrases to help you express your emotions in SomaliWaan faraxsanahay - I’m happyAad baan u faraxsanahay - am really happy.Waan murogoonaya - I’m sadWaan xanaaqsanahay - I’m angryWaan ka xumahay - I’m sorryWaan wal-walsanahay - I’m worried Thank your for listening. Until next time, take care!!2025-04-0304 minLearn Somali Language PodcastMaster 5 Must-Know Somali PhrasesIn this episode, we learn five useful Somali phrases.Waa caadi meaning it’s alright .Dhib maleh - no problem.Waa shaqadaada - it’s up to you, it’s your jobMaxaa kaa galay - why do you care?Yaan lagu maqlin- don’t let anyone heard you.Thank your for listening and until next time, take care!2025-03-0704 minLearn Somali Language PodcastRamadan - 2025In this special, we explore the meaning the wisdom of Ramadan - a month of fasting, prayer, Qur’an, charity, and reflection - we also learned some words related to Ramadan like Fasting suhur - pre- dawn meal and afur - iftar braking fast.Thank you for listening and til next time, take care!Ramadan Kareem!!! 2025-02-2803 minLearn Somali Language PodcastBody Parts in SomaliIn this episode, we learn body parts in Somali.Timo - hair Madax - headIndho - eyesDhago - ears Faro - fingersWado or qalbi - heartSanbab- lungCalool - stomach Xubinta Taranka - private part - literally the part that grows populationAnd so on.Thank you for listening, till next time, take care!! 2025-02-2504 minLearn Somali Language PodcastMastering In-Clause in SomaliIn this episode, I explain how the in-clause works in Somali. It similar to how it’s used “that” in English. In clause can be used for many things. It could be a helping verb, a clause or it could indicate amount like time or distance.Thank you for listening. Until next time, take care! 2025-02-0704 minLearn Somali Language PodcastKartaa vs KadhaaIn today’s episode, we take a closer look at the difference between Kartaa vs Kadhaa while both words mean “able to do something” or simply can, their pronunciation varies by region. Thank you for listening. Until next time, take care!! 2025-01-1004 minLearn Somali Language PodcastNew Somali WordsToday’s words,Dhibaato - ProblemRajo - Hope Fursad - Opportunity Raaxo - Comfort Barwaaqo - Prosperity Qadrin - RespectNasiib - fate/luck Thank you for listening until next time, take care!!2025-01-0807 minLearn Somali Language PodcastSomali Terms of EndearmentIn this episode, we explore a few Somali terms of endearment. Words like Qaali - precious, Qalbi - my heart, macaan or macaanto or macaane - sweetie or sweetheart indho u roon - pleasing to look at or beautiful eyes, quruxey - my beauty, Quruxow - my handsome, and Shan ka roon - five times better. Thank you for listening and till next time, take care! Stay warm!! 2024-12-2702 minLearn Somali Language PodcastCold WeatherIn this episode, Ali and Abdi humorously discussed about dealing with cold weather and playing soccer in winter. Tune in for fun phrase and expressions to talk about the cold weather in Somali
Thank you for listening. Until next time, take care!!2024-12-1309 minLearn Somali Language PodcastSection 1.2 - Plan Your LifeIn this section, we learned the meaning of Qorsheyn -planning. Qornseynta New word - Qorsho or Qorshe - PlanHadaf - goalHiigsasho - Ambition Nolol - lifeSawir - image or photo Thank you for listening until next time. Take care.2024-10-1703 minLearn Somali Language PodcastQorshee Nolashaada - Plan Your LifeWe’ve started a book titled - Qorashee Nolashaada - Plan Your Life by Ali Hussein Aden. This book begins with a power saying: Haddii aad ku fashilanto inaad wax qorsheysato, waxaad qorsheysay inaad fashilanto meaning if you fail to plan, you’ve planned to fail. We will go chapter by chapter and in between we’ll have sections about new words. If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns, feel free to reach out to me at khadarosman1441@gmail.comThanks for listening until next time, take care!! 2024-10-1403 minLearn Somali Language PodcastExploring the Somali PoemIn this episode, we explore the Somali poem “Caashaqa iska Ilow "Forget about Lov.e”This beautiful poem talks about the wonders of creation, the natural world, and the constant aspects of human life. We’ll break down the poem’s imagery, including the sky, rivers, seas, and mountains, and discuss its themes of life, love, and destiny. Join us as we dive into each line to understand the poem’s meaning and appreciate its language. Tune in to learn more about Somali poetry and its insights into our world.2024-09-1005 minLearn Somali Language PodcastSomali VocabTo recap, we learned the following words today:Kalsooni – ConfidenceHogaamin – LeadershipKarti – AbilityIsqadarin – Self-respectTayo – QualityCadaalad – FairnessSoo jiidasho – AttractiveThank your for listening. Until next time, take care!! 2024-08-1506 minLearn Somali Language PodcastRaaliya nin helay raga lama sineeIn this episode, we delve into the phrase "Raaliya nin helay raga lama sinee," exploring its cultural significance and linguistic nuances. A man who has found a wife who is caring and understanding, easily satisfied, and submissive in a good way, is not like other men. “Let’s Not not forget that a woman who has found a man who’s caring and understanding isn’t like other women too” thank you for listening. Till next time, take care!!2024-07-1603 minLearn Somali Language PodcastInfinitive Case - Keenid - to bringIn today's episode, I'll introduce you to five new verbs with their infinitive meanings ("to + verb"):
Keenid - to bring or bringing Buugaas keen - bring that Cunid - to eat or eating Wax maad cuntay wali? - Have you eaten yet?Akhrin - to read Maxaad arkinaysaa? - What are you reading?Akhri - read Qabo - to catch - Soo qabo kubada - Go catch the ball Jooji - stop - Jooji qaylada - Stop yelling Joogso - stop/stand up Joogso halkaas - Stop right there
Thank you for listening, and until next time, take care!2024-07-1004 minLearn Somali Language PodcastSomali Present Tense
In today's episode, we delve into Somali present tense grammar. It's essential for daily conversation, expressing current actions, habits, and truths. Verbs are conjugated with prefixes and suffixes based on singular/plural subjects (1st/2nd/3rd person). For instance, "I eat rice everyday is "Anigu waan cunaa bariis maalin walba. Adigu waxaad cuntaa bariis maalin walba "you eat rice everyday". Iyadu waxay cuntaa bariis maalin walba "she eats rice everyday" Isagu wuxuu cunaa bariis maalin walba "He eats rice everyday" Idinku waxaad cuntaan bariis maalin walba "You all eat rice everyday" Anagu waxaan cunaa bariis maalin walba "we eat...2024-07-0504 minLearn Somali Language PodcastWords from the previous episodeIn this episode, I recap words from our previous episode like "Koob," meaning both a cup and an award. "Boob" for looting, "Roob" for rain, "Goob" for a place, "Gob" for remarkable, nice and "Gun" for undesirable, bad.
If someone say hebel waa gob - it means so and so is good/ generous person - but if they say hebel waa gun-it mean so and so is bad/ stingy .
Please ignore the smoke detector beeping, lol
Until next time, take care!!2024-06-1902 minLearn Somali Language PodcastSomali RapThe rapper = Sharmake (aka Sharma Boy) Sharmake in somali means one who does not see evil.
Rap Somali waxaan ka wataa koob—I hold an award in
Somali rap
Kuma korin boob—I wasn't raised through bribery or theft
Nolashayda top—My life is at its peak
Waxa soo da’ay roob—Rain has poured down
Waxaan tagay goob—I arrived at a place
Gabdho wada gob—Filled with remarkable women
Waan ku dhacay wab—I stumbled upon
Waxa kacay dab—A fire ignited...2024-06-0901 minLearn Somali Language PodcastI'll do my best - Somali Song
Waan dadaali tabar ---> I'll do my best
Wed haduu idilin ---> As long as I live
Inaan wada dagnoo ---> For us to live together
Dugsi kuu noqdoo --- To be a sanctuary for you
Diifta kaa ba’shoon ---> To protect you from harm
Dusha kugu ritaan ----> To bear you on my shoulders
Hadeer doonayaa -----> That's what I want now
Imika doonaa ----> I want that now
Thank you for listening. Until next time, take care!!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support2024-06-0200 minLearn Somali Language PodcastSomali Poem - We all need a little motivationAdoo dhaxal reebi kara
Ha noqon dhinte aan latabin
Ha noqon ruux dhinac ka raran
Dhagtaadu yay noqon mid
dhagaysata kali xumaan,
Dharaartay kugu xuntahay,
Waynaha sacabada u dhigo
Ilmada dhabanada ka tiro
Dhabarka murugada u rido
Dhaxdana himilada u xidho
Fulow guul waa dhowdahee
Rajadu yay kaa xumaan
Leave a legacy that lasts, not a story lost in space,
Don't be a forgotten face in life's ra...2024-05-1201 minLearn Somali Language PodcastSomali PhrasesUseful 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 c...2024-05-0502 minLearn Somali Language PodcastSomali Accents
In this podcast episode, we cover key Somali phrases and examine the variety of Somali accents. We also discussed the differences in accents between the north's Somaliland and Puntland and the south's Mogadishu and Kismayo. Maxaad qabanaysaa or maxaad samaynaysaa, which means "what are you doing?" Suuli and Musqul refer to bathrooms.Meeday and Away refer to the location of something or someone. Stay tuned more episodes on the way and thank you for listening!
2024-04-1305 minLearn Somali Language PodcastHousehold itemsThis episode delves into Somali household items: "Miis" (table), "Kursi" (chair), "Shawlad" (stove), "Daah" (curtain), and "Talaajad" (fridge). Each item holds cultural and practical significance, from gathering around the table to preserving food in the fridge2024-03-2103 minLearn Somali Language PodcastSomali Proverbs/SayingsIn this episode, we embarked on a journey through Somali culture, exploring its wisdom through a collection of insightful proverbs. We began by acknowledging the significant role of women in shaping success, highlighting the proverb "Rag haween ayaa kala hor mariya," which emphasizes the invaluable contributions of women as mothers, wives, and mentors to men's achievements. Transitioning to the theme of exploration and learning, we reflected on the saying "War la qabo xiiso ma leh," which encourages curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge beyond familiar boundaries. Moving on to social etiquette, we discussed the proverb "Aroos lagama raago, lagumana raago,"...2024-02-1804 minLearn Somali Language PodcastPast Tense in SomaliThe Somali language has just one past tense, however the English language has three: past tense (sang), present perfect (has sung), and past perfect (had sung). Verb conjugations exist. Simply add the word "ay" to the subject if it is He or I. For example, Isagu wuu arkay walaalkiis means he saw his brother. Anigu waxaan tagay suuqa - I went to the market. However, you would add the verb to "tay" if the subject is she or you, as in iyadu waxay tagtay suuqa, which means "she went to the market." , Adigu waxaad aragtay gaadhi. You saw a car...2024-02-0604 minLearn Somali Language PodcastWhatsApp Group ChatI have created a WhatsApp Group Chat for us so that we can connect and share our insights and ideas. To join simply click this link https://chat.whatsapp.com/CoCsOH26Y38I0E25HGsfId
Thank you for listening!2024-01-3101 minLearn Somali Language PodcastThree new phrases1. Ma fahmin (I don’t understand you) I didn’t understand you. Maxaad ka wadaa? Meaning what do you mean? I understand you. I got it! Any questions or feedback would be appreciated!2024-01-1002 minLearn Somali Language PodcastWaryaa and NaayaaThe words "hey" are Waryaa and Naayaa. Though they all mean “hey” you should practice with caution in some situations. You don’t wanna say “naaya” to a Somali lady and get slapped 🤣. For some Somali women, the word "naaya" is offensive. Although it's quite normal in some parts of Somalia, particularly the north, it's somehow seen as belittling women. For men, waryaa is hey. Calling adults waryaa will come out as impolite and disrespectful, thus it's best to address teenagers as waryaa instead. Say "adeer," "just adeero," or "abbti," which means "uncle," to grownups. Thank you for listening, and I hope you en...2023-12-1303 minLearn Somali Language PodcastDirectional terms in SomaliKor - Meaning up/on.
Hoos - Down (also shadow).
Midig - Right.
Bidix - Left.
Understanding these terms will certainly come in handy when navigating through conversations that involve giving or receiving directions." If you mistakes, don’t worry. I kinda mixed them up as well. I literally made this episode right after I got off work lol. Feel free to contact me at khadarosman1441@gmail.com or 651-508-9493. Thanks!2023-11-2804 minLearn Somali Language PodcastTaalo Vs JoogtoYou might have heard someone asking you, "Hooya ma joogtaa?" is mom there? How do you respond without getting stuck?
Hooyo ma joogtaa? or Hooyadaa ma joogtaa? "is your mom there?
if she isn't there just say, "Hooyo ma joogto" instead of saying "Hooyo ma taalo". Taalo or taalaa or yaalaa is used for non-living things like. Furuhu wuxuu yaala guriga meaning the key is in the house.2023-11-0504 minLearn Somali Language PodcastHas Love Been Blood-Written?Singer: Magool
Written by Hadraawi
Has love been blood-written? (Jacayl Dhiig ma lagu Qoray)
Has love been blood-writtenhas marrow yetbeen poured for ita person peeledthe skin from their back or ribshas expression of thisbeen offered in fleshcut from the cheekshas blood been extractedits colour still reduncoagulatedbeen scooped from the arteriespoured into a milk vesselhave two people offered itone to the otheras they would...2023-10-2204 minLearn Somali Language PodcastHas Love Ever Been Blood-WrittenHas Love Ever Been Blood-Written by Hadraawi? As you may have heard, Hadraawi died a few months ago. May Allah have mercy on him. Hadraawi is the Somali Shakespeare. He has composed thousands of songs and poems that have been liked and admired by Somalis and non-somalis all over the world. He discusses how he composed this song, which was sung by one of Somalia's most popular singers, Halimo Kalif, better known as Magool. Insha Allah, I will play the song and go over the translation in the next episode. Till then, Take care!
Thanks for listening!2023-10-1508 minLearn Somali Language Podcast5 Ways Of Saying I Don't Know in SomaliIt's a short yet an interesting episode today. I teach you how to say I don't know in Somali in various ways. It's the way people from different parts of Somalia say it, enabling you to say it with confidence wherever you're without fearing if they will understand you or not.
Use these phrases to say I don't know in Somali
Magaranayo
Ma aqaan/ Ma aqaano
Ma kasayo
Ma ogi
Mooji/Mooyi
Once again, thank you for listening. Till next time, take care!2023-09-1602 minLearn Somali Language PodcastSomali SongWe (Somalis) are well recognized for our love for poetry, as you surely already know. And this poem is a typical example of how poetry are turned into songs. Hadraawi, a well-known figure among Somalis, is credited with writing this song. This song is about a woman who wants to convince a man she loves but is told she can't. Songs and poetry are so written to raise awareness of this situation and to encourage people to spend their time with those they love or admire rather than having their feelings rejected or ignored. I also want to point...2023-09-0307 minLearn Somali Language PodcastWhat to Say to Favors You're unable to FulfillWe all know that there are a lot of individuals who are constantly asking for favors, and sometimes you can't accommodate everyone.
In today's episode , I'm going to teach you several polite ways to politely tell people you can't fulfill their favors in Somali.
1): Waan ka xumahay (Humahay): I'm sorry
2): Hadda ma hayo (wax): I don't have (something) (lacag "la'ag" = money)
3): Wakhti uma hayo: I don't have time for that
I hope you're enjoying the podcast. Stay Tuned: There will be more soon. Thank you for listening, and until th...2023-08-0905 minLearn Somali Language PodcastI AM SOMALISince the poet uses words that are highly appropriate and hardly ever utilized by everyday people, it would be difficult to interpret word for word. Thus, translating the stanzas: lines of the poem as a whole rather than word by word would be simple. 2023-07-1704 minLearn Somali Language PodcastSomali Vocab
Dayax = Moon
Cadceed/ Qorax = Sun
Geed = tree geedo = trees
Dab or Naar = Fire though “naar” is an arabic word, however, we still use it
Biyo = Water
Flower = Ubax ubaxyo = flowers
Dhagax = Stone Dhaxagaan/ Dhagaxyaal = Stones
Nin = a man niman = men or rag = men
Hawenay = a woman Haween = women or Dumar = women xaawo ley.
Hebel = so and so (masculine)
Hebla = so and so (femenine)
Xaas = a wife xaasas= wives aafo= xaas
Gaadhi = car gaadhiyo...2023-07-1106 minLearn Somali Language PodcastWithout You MommyThis song was also written by Hadraawi (may Allah have mercy on him).
It's nicely put together, and mothers do deserve uncodnitional love and care.
FYI: The song is longer than this.
Hooyooy la'aantaa
Aduunyadu hubaashii
Habeen kama baxdeenoo
Iftin lama heleenoo
Without you, mommy certainly
the world would be in total darkness
There will be no light
Dadku uma hayaameen
Xiddig hawd ka lulatoo
Sida haad...2023-07-0704 minLearn Somali Language PodcastSomali Song Vocals OnlyI'll be doing Somali Songs' vocals exclusively in the upcoming episodes. Understanding the song's composition is crucial. You may have noticed that one "letter" appeared repeatedly throughout the song, "DH," which functions like the letter "D." It's fascinating to observe how the song was written, in my opinion. Somali love songs have a strong presence in our literature.. Insha'Allah, I'll be doing poems, "vocals" for Somali songs, and other similar material shortly.
2023-06-3002 minLearn Somali Language PodcastMother TongueWe're focusing on a poem by renowned Somali poet Hadraawi in today's episode. Recently, Hadraawi passed away. May Allah grant him mercy. He was essentially the Somali people's Shakespeare, as I mentioned in the episode
I am aware that poems can be challenging since poets must carefully select the words that best describe the situation they are describing. Therefore, don't worry if you stumble over a few words like I did.
Dhalashada afkaygiyo
Dhigashada fartaydaan
Kaga baxay dhibaatoon
Hawlihii ku dhaafee,
Iyadaa dhaqaalaha
Dhidibbada u...2023-06-1905 minLearn Somali Language PodcastSomali PoemInterested in hearing a Somali poem? Here is a Somali poem. The poet is essentially exhorting everyone to do their best effort.
Just Listen; don't worry about understanding everything. Insha'Allah (God willing), I will endeavor to locate and translate some excellent poems for you in the upcoming days.2023-05-2901 minLearn Somali Language PodcastTwo New Somali ProverbsHello guys, welcome back to the Podcast!
In today's episode, I teach you two new Somali Proverbs
1) Ballan darro waa diin darro
To not fulfill a promise is the same as not believing in God
2): Ama talo keen ahow ama talo raac ahow
Either propose something or agree to what's proposed by others
That's all for today. Thank you for listening and have a wonderful day/night!2023-04-2502 minLearn Somali Language PodcastLearn/Speak Somali Language FasterIn this episode, I give you some recommendations on learning Somali Language faster. I'm well aware of the limited resources that come with learning our language, but that shouldn't be an issue. Everything is accessible online because we live in a technological era now.
Recommendations go as follows:
1) Start Listening More
Before you try speaking any given language, you need to listen to that specific language quite often, enabling you to pronounce words native like.
2) Make use of what you already know.
Use any Somali slang, idioms, expressions, or words you already know.
Waiting for the ideal time is ineffective...2023-04-0305 minLearn Somali Language PodcastSomali Has Two We (s)In the Somali language, there are two we (s). One for exclusivity and the latter for inclusivity.
By using these auxiliary verbs, you can both include and exclude someone from the discussion or gathering.
Waxaanu (wahaanu) for exclusivity or Waxaynu (Wahaynu) for inclusivity
Let's assume, for example, that you want to invite all of your friends to an event. You can say:
"Waxaynu akhrin buugan. We are all going to read this book, You can use the phrase "Waxaanu akhrin buugan" to keep some of them out. We'll read this book...2023-03-2603 minLearn Somali Language PodcastPhrases to Show Your AttentivenessWhen someone is speaking to you, they would expect your full attention present. In today's episode, I teach you some of the phrases you can use to show your attentiveness.
1): Haye means "Okay", but it also serves the purpose of demonstrating your interest in hearing what the other person has to say rather than shutting them down.
Husband: I want to go to London.
Wife: Haye, what will you do in there? Enlengthen us
2): Waan gartay means "Got it, understood" or you can simply just say "gartay"
3): Ku soco m...2023-03-0605 minLearn Somali Language PodcastIs it Somalians or just Somalis?In this episode, I respond to a recent query on whether to use the term "Somalians " or "Somalis" when referring to Somali people
The correct term is simply Somalis because Somali is both our language and nationality. Although saying "Somalians" is grammatically incorrect, doing so wouldn't be harmful.2023-02-2602 minLearn Somali Language PodcastAsking Questions in SomaliWhen asking questions, it's crucial to know the interrogative words like what, when, why, how, and where. Therefore, we'll go over those question words in today's episode while also utilizing them in complete sentences. (if it's easy for you to pronoun "h" instead of the "x" in Somali words, feel free to do so)
Sidee = how Maxay = what why = sabab/maxaad who = kuma (for males) and tuma (for females) where = xagee (Hagee) When = goorma
Siday ku dhacday = How did that happen? Kumaa tahay or tumaa tahay? = Who are you? Maxaan qabtaa or Maxaan sameeya? = What should I do?
Maxaad aragtay = What hav...2023-02-1105 minLearn Somali Language PodcastNew Somali PhrasesIn today's episode, we've learned about 10 useful new phrases. As I have stated previously, learning new phrases is useful and can be become handy when in need. And most importantly you're learning new words within those phrases instead of learning them separately, which is a tremendous help because it would be hard to construct new phrases by just knowing random words. Where does the verb go? Where does the noun go? Do you get what I mean? however I'm not saying stop learning words, but just don't put a lot of your precious time into learning words alone. Like...2022-12-0906 minLearn Somali Language PodcastNew words and their RootsHooyo means mother, and within that word, we have "hoy" meaning home, a place of refuge. Without a " hoy" or "home", there is no life. You just feel at home whenever you're with your mom since she's full of mercy and compassion.
Guur means two things simultaneously, marriage and move. Technically, you move when you get married.
if we take out the first letter in guur the "g" we're left with "uur" which means pregnancy. Typically, you would expect pregnancy after marriage. And let's even go further and take away another letter from "uur" we're left with "ur" which means sme...2022-11-2603 minLearn Somali Language PodcastTeacher VS His StudentsTeachers are the community's backbone and students' second parents. However, they sometimes expect students to do things that they themselves are unable to do. As in the example above, the teacher was shocked and kicked out one of his students simply because he did not bring any of his books, even though the student did not specify whether he did so on purpose or not. Nonetheless, it was the student's responsibility to bring his book with him. but teachers must sometimes show mercy and overlook a student's flaw. There are always students who are not afraid, to tell the t...2022-11-1307 minLearn Somali Language PodcastMuuse Went to LondonMuuse traveled to London to see one of his buddies. Muuse and his friend appear to be wonderful friends since they help and advise one another. "That is absolutely something to be thankful for," Muuse stated. Nowadays, making genuine and trustworthy friends is really difficult.
Muuse's English name is "Moses" 2022-10-1202 minLearn Somali Language PodcastBirthdate Vs SomalisWe don't really think much about our birthdays. In actuality, neither I nor the majority of Somalis are sure of our exact birthdate. We don't utilize the Gergorian calendar when calculating age, as I mentioned in the episode. We use seasons instead—weird, huh? We simply use season to season to have a whole year rather than waiting until May to May.2022-10-0203 minLearn Somali Language PodcastSeasons in SomaliFour seasons: Gu' (spring) Xagaa (summer) jiilaal or diraac (diraa') (winter) dayr (fall or autumn)
Spring is really a season of celebration for the nomads. However, people in the rural area don't really care about alternating weather conditions. They can have their celebration anytime they want.
The way we calculate someone's age is based on how many springs they've lived. weird, right? I will talk about this in another episode insha Allah (God-willing)
Keep learning, Keep having fun! 2022-09-1203 minLearn Somali Language PodcastIntroducing yourself in SomaliMacagayu (maga'aygu) waa (insert your name) waxaan (wahaan) ku noolahay wadanka (insert the country you live in). Da'daydu waa (insert your age) waxaan (wahaan) waxbarshada ku bartaa jaamacada (insert your uni) Xaafadananu way badan yihiin alx (an abbreviation of (alhamdulilaah) (praise be to God. waxaan (wahaan) ka koobanahay (insert the number of your family memebrs) (insert number of kids) and of course hooyo (mom) and aabo (dad).
Thanks for listening!.2022-08-2401 minLearn Somali Language PodcastThe Definite and Indefinite Articles in SomaliThe definite article in Somali is a not a separate word but a suffex (added at the end)
guri (house/ a house) guriGA (the house) guri cad = a white a house guriga cad = the white house
wiil (boy/ a boy) wiilKA (the boy) wiil yar = a young boy wiilka yar = the young boy
gabadh/ gabar (girl/ a girl) gabadha (the girl) gabadh qurux badan = a beautiful girl gabadha quruxda badan = the beautiful girl
Thanks for listening!
2022-08-1503 minLearn Somali Language PodcastThe time of the day in SomaliAroorta = 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...2022-08-1304 minLearn Somali Language PodcastUseful PhrasesIn today's episode, I will teach you some great useful and handy phrases.
1): Waxaan rabaa biyo.
* I want some water.
2): Biyo ii keen.
* Bring me some water.
I know some of you are like "but you didn't say Please in there" you're acting like you have some authority over the person, I would like to say the word "Please" is understood and you don't have say it! (We've got you covered!)
3): Maxaan (Mahaan) sameeya hadaba?
* What am I supposed to do then?
4): Waa kum...2022-07-2406 min
Learn Somali Language PodcastMore on "Leeyahay and Haystaa"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!
2022-07-0710 minLearn Somali Language PodcastMoneyWe 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 dollar...2022-06-0706 minLearn Somali Language PodcastGenerosityGenerosity 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. 2022-05-2901 minLearn Somali Language PodcastSomali namingSomali 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. 2022-05-0609 minLearn Somali Language PodcastStart a conversation with any Somali PersonIn 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-somali person starts a conversation and we can ta...2022-04-0304 minLearn Somali Language PodcastWhen was Somali Language written?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 written, we used to use Arabic, English, and Italian when it comes t...2021-11-1810 minLearn Somali Language PodcastThe difference between "Haystaa and Leeyahay"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 they mean the same thing.
The...2021-10-1207 minLearn Somali Language PodcastHow do you give commands in Somali?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...2021-10-0706 min
Codka BulshadaQisadii Jacayl ee Prof. Yaxya Ajuma iyo Drs Amelia"Inta aan qormada gelin qisadani koley aniga waxay ila noqtay mid xiiso leh waa sababta igu kaliftay inaan la wadaago intii ila akhrida. Inkasta oo ujeedada sheekadu meel tahay haddana waxaa ku dhex jira xog sawiraysaa si Seben hore si loo noola waana dabeecada ay ka siman yihiin xusuus qorada dadkii tegey reebeen taaso iyaga dhacdo werin u ah laakiin dadka dame u yeelada dhadhan Taariikheed iyo daawasho si wax ahaayeen waayo tegey." -Cabdishakuur Cali NuurWaxaa turjumay; Cabdirashiid Cali NuurWaxaa Codeeyey; khadar Maxmad XaashiXuquuqda waxaa iska leh: ©️Sollas Med2021-06-2833 min
Codka BulshadaQisadii Jacayl ee Prof. Yaxya Ajuma iyo Drs. Ameilia"Inta aan qormada gelin qisadani koley aniga waxay ila noqtay mid xiiso leh waa sababta igu kaliftay inaan la wadaago intii ila akhrida. Inkasta oo ujeedada sheekadu meel tahay haddana waxaa ku dhex jira xog sawiraysaa si Seben hore si loo noola waana dabeecada ay ka siman yihiin xusuus qorada dadkii tegey reebeen taaso iyaga dhacdo werin u ah laakiin dadka dame u yeelada dhadhan Taariikheed iyo daawasho si wax ahaayeen waayo tegey." -Cabdishakuur Cali NuurWaxaa turjumay; Cabdirashiid Cali NuurWaxaa Codeeyey; khadar Maxmad XaashiXuquuqda waxaa iska leh: ©️Sollas Media2021-06-2833 minLearn Somali Language PodcastHow to count numbers in SomaliNumbers 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 Northern Somalia (people count like this)
Kow iyo taban 1 +10
Southern Somalia
( people count like this)
10 +1
Toban iyo kow2021-06-2808 minLearn Somali Language PodcastSOMALI IDIOMSHERE 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 peo...2021-06-1706 minLearn Somali Language Podcast20 new words20 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 News2021-06-1003 minLearn Somali Language PodcastGoing to the restaurant with your spouse“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 get y...2021-06-0513 minLearn Somali Language PodcastA funny Somali storyHere 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.
2021-05-2214 minLearn Somali Language PodcastSubjective Pronouns and their examples in SomaliHere 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 "Aniga" but if
They = Iyaga They are students. I...2021-04-2205 minLearn Somali Language PodcastEasy Somali verbsIn this episode, I teach you 3 to 4 Somali verbs. 1). Cun= eat 2) cab= drink 3) kac2021-03-3102 min
Lets Netz | Der Chaostalk | Technik Web Politikln_0079: Corona Vol12: Rc3, Flüchtlingssong, Tec News
Heute reden Jo und Susi über den Rc3, einen Song über Flüchtlinge, und jo hat wieder Tec News vorbereitet.
QAAXOOTI – FLÜCHTLING
Warsame Ahmed Amalle (Text) Abdi Baadil Ibrahim (Komposition und Interpretation) Background Sänger: Mubarak Timicade & Khadar Samawade Kamera: Ismaiciil Damey, Yasemin Uyar Schnitt: Sascha Wernegger Statisten: Libaan Abdullahi, Irina Gog & Familie, Abdullahi Osman, Yasemin Uyar Bilder: Victor Bawoh, Talktogether, Yasemin Uyar, wikimedia commons Produktion: Talktogether!
Den Song findet ihr auf der Homepage von t.t. Schaut rein, da finden sich spannende Dinge.
https://www.talktogether.at
Tec News
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Lets Netz | Der Chaostalk | Technik Web Politikln_0079: Corona Vol12: Rc3, Flüchtlingssong, Tec News
Heute reden Jo und Susi über den Rc3, einen Song über Flüchtlinge, und jo hat wieder Tec News vorbereitet.
QAAXOOTI – FLÜCHTLING
Warsame Ahmed Amalle (Text) Abdi Baadil Ibrahim (Komposition und Interpretation) Background Sänger: Mubarak Timicade & Khadar Samawade Kamera: Ismaiciil Damey, Yasemin Uyar Schnitt: Sascha Wernegger Statisten: Libaan Abdullahi, Irina Gog & Familie, Abdullahi Osman, Yasemin Uyar Bilder: Victor Bawoh, Talktogether, Yasemin Uyar, wikimedia commons Produktion: Talktogether!
Den Song findet ihr auf der Homepage von t.t. Schaut rein, da finden sich spannende Dinge.
https://www.talktogether.at
Tec News
1. BigBrotherAwards: Verleihung am 11. Juni 2021 – es können noch nomin...2021-03-1959 minLearn Somali Language PodcastNew Somali PhrasesUseful 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 = gadasho2021-02-2008 minLearn Somali Language PodcastDays of the weekIn 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 (ahad2020-10-0908 minLearn Somali Language PodcastComparing thingsJohn is taller than Steven. Smaller= wuu ka yar yahay. Bigger= ka wayn yahay2020-08-2705 minLearn Somali Language PodcastThree PhrasesWhere 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 aqaano2020-08-0908 minLearn Somali Language PodcastNames of the colors in SomaliRed= casaan Black=madow blue= buluug green=cagaar2020-07-2503 minLearn Somali Language PodcastNew Seasonal WordsHot= kulayl cold=qabow rain= roob2020-07-2303 minLearn Somali Language PodcastTwo Expressions1). •••I don’t have anything. •••Waxba (Wahba) ma mahayato. 2). •••What are you looking for?. •••Maxaad raadinaysaaa?2020-07-1104 minLearn Somali Language PodcastPolitical VocabPresident= Madaxwayne. Vice-president= madaxwayne ku xigeen or Raysal wasaare( I recommend using madaxwayne ku xigeen since it’s easier) Election= Doorasho2020-06-2808 minLearn Somali Language PodcastFocus on Small phrases not vocabularyIn this episode, I give suggestions on what to focus on. I hope you guys like it.2020-06-0407 minLearn Somali Language Podcast2 experisions1. What are you looking for? Maxaad/ mahaad raadinaysaa 2. I’m looking for my key. Waxaan/ wahaan raadinayaa furhahayga.2020-04-1147 minLearn Somali Language PodcastMotivationalHere I inspire you to keep learning Somali Language Since you guys have free time to do many things.2020-04-0807 minLearn Somali Language PodcastRevision episodeHow are you= see tahay Good== fiican what is your name= magacaa maga’aa2020-03-0716 min
Learn Somali Language PodcastSomali phrasesGet up= kac or ka’. I don’t understand= ma fahmin. I understand= waan fahmay. Cup= koob2019-11-0810 min
Learn Somali Language PodcastSomali phrases“ please have a sit”. Fadlan fadhiiso2019-09-2602 minLearn Somali Language PodcastNew Program hope you like it.This program will give the opportunity to kind of feel the way we speak Somali.2019-08-2403 minLearn Somali Language PodcastTwo vocabulary Tag meaning Go and Joogso meaning stopNew words2019-07-3000 minLearn Somali Language PodcastI just wanna know your names and where you guys live thanks.Welcome to Learn Somali Program. Today I want you to say your names and where you live thanks. So, I just want to know and get in touch with you guys.2019-07-1601 minLearn Somali Language PodcastHello guys! Today we are gonna learn three Somali phrases which is extremely important.This program is meant to teach Somali language who ever is interest in Learning Somali language. Commits any concern, questions you have. Enjoy the Episode2019-06-1103 minLearn Somali Language Podcast101 somali languageKeep it up2019-01-2509 min