Learn Somali Language Podcast

Adoo dhaxal reebi kara Ha noqon dhinte aan latabin Ha noqon ruux dhinac ka raran Dhagtaadu yay noqon mid dhagaysata kali xumaan, Dharaartay kugu xuntahay, Waynaha sacabada u dhigo Ilmada dhabanada ka tiro Dhabarka murugada u rido Dhaxdana himilada u xidho Fulow guul waa dhowdahee Rajadu yay kaa xumaan Leave a legacy that lasts, not a story lost in space, Don't be a forgotten face in life's race. Choose kindness, not just for show, In life's drama, be the hero, not the extra in tow. When troubles knock, call on the divine line, Dry those tears, let your laughter shine. Keep pushing forward, success is on the go, With hope as your guide, you'll steal the show!" Thank your for listening, till next time, Take Care! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support

Useful phrases: Beri waa isniin Tomorrow is Monday Shalay waxay aheyd Axad Yesterday was Sunday Beri iskuul baan tagayaa or tagi doonaa insha Allah I’m going to school tomorrow God-willing Maxaad samayn rabtaa? What are you going to do? Waxaan cuni rabaa cunto or just cuno I’m going to eat food Fadlan aamus, waan seexan rabaa Please be quiet, I’m going to sleep Fadlan albaabka xidh or xir Please close the door Thank you for listening, till next time, take care!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support

In this podcast episode, we cover key Somali phrases and examine the variety of Somali accents. We also discussed the differences in accents between the north's Somaliland and Puntland and the south's Mogadishu and Kismayo. Maxaad qabanaysaa or maxaad samaynaysaa, which means "what are you doing?" Suuli and Musqul refer to bathrooms. Meeday and Away refer to the location of something or someone. Stay tuned more episodes on the way and thank you for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support

This episode delves into Somali household items: "Miis" (table), "Kursi" (chair), "Shawlad" (stove), "Daah" (curtain), and "Talaajad" (fridge). Each item holds cultural and practical significance, from gathering around the table to preserving food in the fridge --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support

In this episode, we embarked on a journey through Somali culture, exploring its wisdom through a collection of insightful proverbs. We began by acknowledging the significant role of women in shaping success, highlighting the proverb "Rag haween ayaa kala hor mariya," which emphasizes the invaluable contributions of women as mothers, wives, and mentors to men's achievements. Transitioning to the theme of exploration and learning, we reflected on the saying "War la qabo xiiso ma leh," which encourages curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge beyond familiar boundaries. Moving on to social etiquette, we discussed the proverb "Aroos lagama raago, lagumana raago," stressing the importance of moderation and respect in attending social gatherings like weddings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support

The Somali language has just one past tense, however the English language has three: past tense (sang), present perfect (has sung), and past perfect (had sung). Verb conjugations exist. Simply add the word "ay" to the subject if it is He or I. For example, Isagu wuu arkay walaalkiis means he saw his brother. Anigu waxaan tagay suuqa - I went to the market. However, you would add the verb to "tay" if the subject is she or you, as in iyadu waxay tagtay suuqa, which means "she went to the market." , Adigu waxaad aragtay gaadhi. You saw a car. The verb would take "een" at the end if they is the subject. Iyagu waxay arkeen Bisad, meaning they saw a cat. Thanks for listening and till next time have a wonderful day! Make sure you join our WhatsApp group chat --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support

I have created a WhatsApp Group Chat for us so that we can connect and share our insights and ideas. To join simply click this link https://chat.whatsapp.com/CoCsOH26Y38I0E25HGsfId Thank you for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support

I have created a WhatsApp Group Chat for us so that we can connect and share our insights and ideas. To join simply click this link https://chat.whatsapp.com/CoCsOH26Y38I0E25HGsfId Thank you for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support

1. Ma fahmin (I don’t understand you) I didn’t understand you. Maxaad ka wadaa? Meaning what do you mean? I understand you. I got it! Any questions or feedback would be appreciated! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support

The words "hey" are Waryaa and Naayaa. Though they all mean “hey” you should practice with caution in some situations. You don’t wanna say “naaya” to a Somali lady and get slapped 🤣. For some Somali women, the word "naaya" is offensive. Although it's quite normal in some parts of Somalia, particularly the north, it's somehow seen as belittling women. For men, waryaa is hey. Calling adults waryaa will come out as impolite and disrespectful, thus it's best to address teenagers as waryaa instead. Say "adeer," "just adeero," or "abbti," which means "uncle," to grownups. Thank you for listening, and I hope you enjoy this episode! Stay Tuned! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support

Kor - Meaning up/on. Hoos - Down (also shadow). Midig - Right. Bidix - Left. Understanding these terms will certainly come in handy when navigating through conversations that involve giving or receiving directions." If you mistakes, don’t worry. I kinda mixed them up as well. I literally made this episode right after I got off work lol. Feel free to contact me at khadarosman1441@gmail.com or 651-508-9493. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support

You might have heard someone asking you, "Hooya ma joogtaa?" is mom there? How do you respond without getting stuck? Hooyo ma joogtaa? or Hooyadaa ma joogtaa? "is your mom there? if she isn't there just say, "Hooyo ma joogto" instead of saying "Hooyo ma taalo". Taalo or taalaa or yaalaa is used for non-living things like. Furuhu wuxuu yaala guriga meaning the key is in the house. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support

Singer: Magool Written by Hadraawi Has love been blood-written? (Jacayl Dhiig ma lagu Qoray) Has love been blood-written has marrow yet been poured for it a person peeled the skin from their back or ribs has expression of this been offered in flesh cut from the cheeks has blood been extracted its colour still red uncoagulated been scooped from the arteries poured into a milk vessel have two people offered it one to the other as they would fresh milk have they shared it happily time-separated in spirit in body as by a thorn fence sworn to each other one morning have two after first soaking rain the damp mist dense in an unpeopled place where apart from the trees nothing stirred become aware of each other's rustle did that true meeting seem a vision to them brought by love's plight or its mirage from time to time as if suddenly waking out of a dream did their speech desiring utterance pass from a mouth if just a howl did words elude them was the situation soured by this did spots of ceaseless rain emotion's tears spill from their eyes did it soak their clothes did they sweat compassion disoriented with but a stutter of movement they were stuck each time a word no link with others lacking substance limped out alone was it ten days later their tongue and palate found strength for it --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support

Has Love Ever Been Blood-Written by Hadraawi? As you may have heard, Hadraawi died a few months ago. May Allah have mercy on him. Hadraawi is the Somali Shakespeare. He has composed thousands of songs and poems that have been liked and admired by Somalis and non-somalis all over the world. He discusses how he composed this song, which was sung by one of Somalia's most popular singers, Halimo Kalif, better known as Magool. Insha Allah, I will play the song and go over the translation in the next episode. Till then, Take care! Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support

It's a short yet an interesting episode today. I teach you how to say I don't know in Somali in various ways. It's the way people from different parts of Somalia say it, enabling you to say it with confidence wherever you're without fearing if they will understand you or not. Use these phrases to say I don't know in Somali Once again, thank you for listening. Till next time, take care! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support

We (Somalis) are well recognized for our love for poetry, as you surely already know. And this poem is a typical example of how poetry are turned into songs. Hadraawi, a well-known figure among Somalis, is credited with writing this song. This song is about a woman who wants to convince a man she loves but is told she can't. Songs and poetry are so written to raise awareness of this situation and to encourage people to spend their time with those they love or admire rather than having their feelings rejected or ignored. I also want to point out that when you translate songs or poems from one language to another, the original meaning and sweetness are lost. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support

We all know that there are a lot of individuals who are constantly asking for favors, and sometimes you can't accommodate everyone. In today's episode , I'm going to teach you several polite ways to politely tell people you can't fulfill their favors in Somali. 1): Waan ka xumahay (Humahay): I'm sorry 2): Hadda ma hayo (wax): I don't have (something) (lacag "la'ag" = money) 3): Wakhti uma hayo: I don't have time for that I hope you're enjoying the podcast. Stay Tuned: There will be more soon. Thank you for listening, and until then, take care! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support

Since the poet uses words that are highly appropriate and hardly ever utilized by everyday people, it would be difficult to interpret word for word. Thus, translating the stanzas: lines of the poem as a whole rather than word by word would be simple. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support

Dayax = Moon Cadceed/ Qorax = Sun Geed = tree geedo = trees Dab or Naar = Fire though “naar” is an arabic word, however, we still use it Biyo = Water Flower = Ubax ubaxyo = flowers Dhagax = Stone Dhaxagaan/ Dhagaxyaal = Stones Nin = a man niman = men or rag = men Hawenay = a woman Haween = women or Dumar = women xaawo ley. Hebel = so and so (masculine) Hebla = so and so (femenine) Xaas = a wife xaasas= wives aafo= xaas Gaadhi = car gaadhiyo = cars or gawaadhi Dugsi = school when something is dugsi, it’s warm.Dugsiyaal = schools. The term "Dugsi" 'school" is mostly used to describe locations where people go to learn the Holy Qur'an. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support

This song was also written by Hadraawi (may Allah have mercy on him). It's nicely put together, and mothers do deserve uncodnitional love and care. FYI: The song is longer than this. Hooyooy la'aantaa Aduunyadu hubaashii Habeen kama baxdeenoo Iftin lama heleenoo Without you, mommy certainly the world would be in total darkness There will be no light Dadku uma hayaameen Xiddig hawd ka lulatoo Sida haad ma fuuleen Dayax heego joogoo Hubka laguma tureen Hawo laguma gaadheen Cirka hirar ka muuqdoo People would have not gone Above the moon Like birds they wouldn’t climb The star lighting up in the sky Wouldn’thave been accomplish by thought Weapon would not be thrown At the sky waves, Ruux aad hagaysiyo usha mid aad u haysaa hilin toosan weligii, ka habaabi mayee Hooyoy addoomuhu Halkay maanta joogaan Adigow horseedoo Undoubtedly, one guided by your perfect devotion would never stray from the straight road. Mommy, where the where is today, Surely have paved the path The number of heroes you have carried, held close to you, and fed them is uncountable and incalculable When You give birth to a warrior, Oh Mother, when your daring kid amazes and inspires others! You are remembered --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnsomalilanguage/support