i soo wac
To say "call me" in Somali, use i soo wac.
This phrase is used to request that someone contact you, typically by telephone.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of i (me), soo (a particle indicating direction towards the speaker) and wac (call or summon).
Which one should you use?
While i wac is possible, it is less common for telephone requests. Using i soo wac specifically implies a summons or a call directed towards the speaker.
How does it change in a sentence?
i soo wac is in the imperative mood and is used when addressing a single person informally.
Did you know?
- The word wac shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the Ancient Egyptian word wꜥꜣ, which meant 'to curse'.
- The phrase i soo wac is a direct imperative, which is common in informal Somali but can seem blunt to English speakers.
Examples in context
- Hadda i soo wacCall me now
- Fadlan i soo wac mar dhow.Please call me soon.
- Haddii aad wax u baahato, i soo wac.If you need anything, call me.
Example conversation
Yasmin is leaving the house and tells Abdirashid to contact her later.
- YasminAbdirashid, hadda waan baxayaa.Abdirashid, I am leaving now.
- AbdirashidHaye, xagee ayaad u socotaa?Okay, where are you going?
- YasminSuuqa ayaan aaday, markaan soo dhameeyo i soo wac.I went to the market, call me when I am finished.
- AbdirashidHaa, waan ku soo wici doonaa.Yes, I will call you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries wac, CC BY-SA 4.0.
