Hello, thank you, sorry, please. Four words that carry more weight than anything else you will learn, because they are the ones that tell a stranger you are trying. The polite forms are here too, and they matter more than beginners expect. Press any line to hear it.
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Greetings & Basics
SalaanHello
MahadsanidThank you
HaaYes
MayaNo
Waan ka xumahay / Iga raalli ahowSorry / Excuse me
Sidee tahay?How are you?
Waan fiicanahayI'm fine
NabadgelyoGoodbye
Dhib ma lehNo worries
Waan ku faraxsanahay inaan kula kulmoNice to meet you
Magic Little Words
Eray edeb ah (ragga)Polite word (men)
Eray edeb ah (dumarka)Polite word (women)
Eray su'aal (haa/maya)Question word (yes/no)
Mar horeAlready
Doonaa (mustaqbalka)Will (future)
Hadda (-aya)Right now (-ing)
Ugu (heerka ugu sarreeya)The most (superlative)
Aad / badanVery / a lot
In yarA little bit
Sidoo kale / welibaAlso / too
Compliments & Cheer
Hibo badan!Very talented!
Si fiican baad u qabatayWell done
Waan kugu faanayaaProud of you
Ha quusanDon't give up
Naftaada aaminBelieve in yourself
Sii dadaalKeep fighting
Cajiib / yaab lehAmazing / impressive
Sii wad!Keep it up!
Heer sareOutstanding
Waad ku mahadsan tahay inaadan quusanThanks for not giving up
Reactions & Interjections
Waaw!Wow!
Alla!Whoa!
Hoogay! / taasi waa xunOh no! / that's bad
Taasi waa fiican tahay!That's great!
Runtii?!Really?!
Nasiib baad leedahay!Lucky you!
Waa wax laga xumaadoWhat a shame
Naxay / argagaxayStartled / shocked
Hah? / ee?Huh? / eh?
Cajiib!Awesome!
Polite & Kind Words
Eray xushmad (hadlaha nin ah)Polite particle (male speaker)