Somali – English Quiz: 50 Words & Phrases Learn Somali
Practice with quiz tables (English → Somali), then watch the short video for each group. After all sections you’ll find the FAQ, a support link, and the conclusion.
Video 1 — Classroom & Home Objects
| Quiz | Answer |
|---|---|
| How do you say “Classroom” in Somali? | Fasal |
| How do you say “Chair” in Somali? | Kursi |
| How do you say “Table” in Somali? | Miis |
| How do you say “Window” in Somali? | Daaqad |
| How do you say “Door” in Somali? | Albaab |
| How do you say “Wall” in Somali? | Darbi |
| How do you say “Roof” in Somali? | Saqaf |
| How do you say “Bed” in Somali? | Sariir |
| How do you say “Pillow” in Somali? | Barkin |
| How do you say “Blanket” in Somali? | Buste |
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When to use these
- Talking about school or classroom items.
- Describing furniture at home.
- Giving directions inside a room (door, window, wall).
- Bedtime vocabulary with kids (bed, pillow, blanket).
- Labeling objects for beginners.
Video 2 — Family & School Basics
| Quiz | Answer |
|---|---|
| How do you say “Mother” in Somali? | Hooyo |
| How do you say “Father” in Somali? | Aabe |
| How do you say “Grandmother” in Somali? | Ayeeyo |
| How do you say “Grandfather” in Somali? | Awoowe |
| How do you say “Family” in Somali? | Qoys |
| How do you say “Friend” in Somali? | Saaxiib |
| How do you say “Teacher” in Somali? | Macallin (Bare) |
| How do you say “Student” in Somali? | Arday |
| How do you say “Book” in Somali? | Buug |
| How do you say “Pen” in Somali? | Qalin |
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When to use these
- Introducing family members.
- At school or during lessons.
- Making simple sentences: “My friend is a student.”
- Talking about study materials (book, pen).
- Writing family trees for practice.
Video 3 — Short Requests (Imperatives)
| Quiz | Answer |
|---|---|
| How do you say “Marry me” in Somali? | I guurso |
| How do you say “Give me” in Somali? | I sii |
| How do you say “Follow me” in Somali? | I raac |
| How do you say “Listen to me” in Somali? | I dhegeyso |
| How do you say “Forgive me” in Somali? | I cafi |
| How do you say “Kiss me” in Somali? | I dhunko |
| How do you say “Support me” in Somali? | I taageer |
| How do you say “Stay with me” in Somali? | Ila joog |
| How do you say “Talk to me” in Somali? | Ila hadal |
| How do you say “Remind me” in Somali? | I xasuusi |
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When to use these
- Casual requests with friends/family.
- Asking for help or favors.
- Short commands in conversation practice.
- Role-plays (daily life scenarios).
- Comment prompts in your videos.
Video 4 — Everyday Words
| Quiz | Answer |
|---|---|
| How do you say “You” in Somali? | Adiga |
| How do you say “How much?” in Somali? | Immisa? |
| How do you say “Hundred” in Somali? | Boqol |
| How do you say “Men” in Somali? | Niman |
| How do you say “Person” in Somali? | Qof |
| How do you say “Plate” in Somali? | Saxan |
| How do you say “Me” in Somali? | Aniga |
| How do you say “House” in Somali? | Guri |
| How do you say “Pain” in Somali? | Xanuun |
| How do you say “Cold” in Somali? | Qabow |
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When to use these
- Shopping & numbers (immisa, boqol).
- Talking about people (qof, niman, aniga).
- At home (guri, saxan).
- Health (xanuun, qabow).
- Question-answer drills.
Video 5 — Places, Animals & More
| Quiz | Answer |
|---|---|
| How do you say “Market” in Somali? | Suuq |
| How do you say “Restaurant” in Somali? | Makhaayad |
| How do you say “Spear” in Somali? | Waran |
| How do you say “Camel” in Somali? | Geel |
| How do you say “Teacher” in Somali? | Bare (Macallin) |
| How do you say “Candy” in Somali? | Nacnac |
| How do you say “Responsibility” in Somali? | Mas’uuliyad |
| How do you say “Boy” in Somali? | Wiil |
| How do you say “This” in Somali? | Kan |
| How do you say “Competition” in Somali? | Tartan |
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When to use these
- Ordering food or shopping (suuq, makhaayad).
- Culture & tools (waran, geel).
- School & duties (bare, mas’uuliyad).
- Demonstratives (kan = this).
- Sports and events (tartan).
FAQ
Is this Learn Somali content useful for beginners? Yes—these words are part of standard Somali and ideal for new learners.
Can I use them in formal writing? Yes. Spelling here matches standard Somali orthography.
Why are some entries like “Macallin (Bare)”? Both are accepted; Macallin is widely used, Bare is also correct.
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Conclusion
You’ve practiced 50 Somali words and short phrases with quizzes and five short videos. Save this page, share it with friends, and keep learning daily. Ku baro Af-Soomaali si fudud — see you in the next lesson!
