naso
To relax in Somali is to naso.
The verb naso is used to express the act of resting and becoming relieved of stress.
Meaning: (intransitive) to rest and become relieved of stress (verb)
Which one should you use?
While naso is the verb meaning to relax, nasasho is the noun form used to refer to the state of rest or relaxation itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
The base form naso can be used as an imperative to command a single person to 'relax!' or 'rest!'
Did you know?
- In some Somali dialects, the root of naso is used in phrases that describe the wind dying down or the weather becoming calm.
- In some Somali-speaking communities, the concept of 'nasasho' is deeply tied to the nomadic tradition of finding shade and cooling down during the heat of the day.
- If you tell a person naso in a heated argument, it can function as a way to tell them to 'calm down' or 'cool off' rather than just physical rest.
Examples in context
- Naso xoogaa.Relax a little.
- Waqtiga uu naso waa muhiim.The time when he rests is important.
Example conversation
Mustafa and Sagal are talking after a long day at work.
- MustafaSagal, maanta shaqadu aad bay u adkayd.Sagal, work was very hard today.
- SagalHaa, Mustafa, aad ayaan u daalay.Yes, Mustafa, I am very tired.
- MustafaHadda fadhiiso oo naso.Now sit down and relax.
- SagalWaad ku mahadsantahay, waan nasanayaa.Thank you, I will relax.
