Sanad wanaagsan
Sanad wanaagsan is the Somali phrase for Happy New Year.
Sanad wanaagsan is used to wish someone a happy new year at the start of a new calendar year.
Meaning: Happy New Year (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sanad meaning year and wanaagsan meaning good or pleasant.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective wanaagsan follows the noun sanad to modify it.
Did you know?
- While Sanad wanaagsan is used for the Gregorian calendar, Somali culture also observes the lunar Islamic calendar, which shifts dates every year.
- The word wanaagsan is derived from wanaag, which refers to goodness or virtue, making the phrase a wish for a virtuous year rather than just a 'happy' one.
- The word sanad is a loanword from the Arabic word sana, reflecting the deep historical and religious ties between Somalia and the Arab world.
Examples in context
- Sanad wanaagsan dhammaantiin.Happy New Year to you all.
- Sanad wanaagsan, saaxiib.Happy New Year, friend.
- Waxaan idiin rajaynayaa Sanad wanaagsan.I wish you a Happy New Year.
Example conversation
Farah and Sagal meet on New Year's Day.
- FarahSagal, sanad wanaagsan!Sagal, happy new year!
- SagalAdigana sanad wanaagsan, Farah!And a happy new year to you too, Farah!
- FarahSidee u dabaaladay sanadka?How did you celebrate the year?
- SagalWaxaan la joogay qoyskayga.I was with my family.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sanad, wanaagsan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
