wac
To call (in the sense of contacting by telephone) in Somali is wac.
The verb wac is used specifically for contacting someone via telephone or mobile phone.
Meaning: to contact by telephone (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The past tense of the verb 'wac' is wacay (called). The continuous present form of 'wac' is wacayaa (calling).
Did you know?
- The word wac shares a linguistic root with the ancient Egyptian word wꜥꜣ, which meant 'to curse'.
- In Somali culture, it is common to call a person by their father's name rather than their own.
- Depending on the dialect, the way one would 'call' or address a relative can change based on the specific kinship level and seniority.
Examples in context
- Wac SheikhkaCall the sheikh
- Garaac telefoonkaCall on the phone
- U wac hooyoCall mom
- Fadlan i soo wac hadda.Please call me now.
Example conversation
Yasmin and Omar are discussing a plan.
- YasminOmar, ma wacaysaa qofkaas?Omar, are you calling that person?
- OmarMaya, hadda ma waci karo.No, I cannot call now.
- YasminGoormaad wacaysaa?When will you call?
- OmarWaxaan waci doonaa caawa.I will call tonight.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries wac, CC BY-SA 4.0.
