How to Say “Monday” in Somali

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isniin
Monday is isniin in Somali.
isniin is the word used to refer to the day of the week, Monday.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)

Did you know?

  • While isniin is the standard word, some older Somali speakers might use traditional livestock-related markers to track time rather than named days.
  • The word isniin is a linguistic loan from Arabic, specifically from the word al-iṯnayn which means 'the two'.
  • In the Somali calendar, the week is structured around the Arabic numbering system, making isniin essentially the 'second day' of the week.

Examples in context

  • Maanta waa Isniin!
    Today is Monday!
  • Isniin ayaa soo socota.
    Monday is coming.
  • Isniin waa maalin mashquul badan.
    Monday is a busy day.

Example conversation

Yasmin and Farah are discussing their schedules.

  1. Yasmin

    Goormaa aad imaanaysaa?
    When are you coming?
  2. Farah

    Waxaan imaanayaa Isniin.
    I am coming on Monday.
  3. Yasmin

    Ma xasuusataa saacadda?
    Do you remember the time?
  4. Farah

    Haa, waxaan kulmaynaa galabtii.
    Yes, we are meeting in the afternoon.

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