Somali

The English word ‘no’ is expressed in Somali as maya.

The Somali phrase for hey is haye.

The Somali word for guava is seytuun. seytuun is the noun used to refer to the guava fruit.

The Somali phrase for “good luck” is nasiib wacan. nasiib wacan is used to wish fortune upon someone or to provide encouragement.

The Somali phrase for “oi” is waryaa. waryaa is used to get someone’s attention. It functions as an informal way to say “hey” or “oi”.

The English word “moon” is translated to Somali as dayax. The term refers to the natural satellite of planet Earth.

The English phrase “I love you” is translated into Somali as Waan ku jeclahay. Waan ku jeclahay is used to express an affirmation of romantic feeling.

The Somali word for son is wiil. The word wiil refers to a male person in relation to his parents.

The Somali word for “stupid” is doqon. doqon is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is lacking in intelligence.

The English word “cat” is translated into Somali as bisad. The term refers to the domestic species of cat.