Somali

The English word ‘one’ can be translated into Somali as kow or mid. Use kow as a cardinal number when counting items.

To say “have a good day” in Somali, use Maalin wanaagsan!

The Somali word for wolf is yeey. yeey refers to the animal known as a wolf.

The Somali phrase for “you stink” is waad uraysaa. This phrase is used to inform someone that their body or their clothes have a bad smell.

Galab wanaagsan is the Somali way to say good afternoon. This phrase is used specifically as a greeting during the afternoon hours.

The English word “purple” is translated into Somali as carwaajiis or dugul.

The Somali word for cousin is ina adeer.

The English word “princess” is translated into Somali as amiirad. The term amiirad is a noun used to refer to a female member of a royal family.

To calm down in Somali is daji. To become less excited (verb)

The Somali word for brother is walaal. The term walaal is used to mean a brother, a sister or a sibling.