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Somali Comaprative

In this page we will explore the comaprative in Somali. This includes the superlative form as well. Very useful when comparing two things or more.

As . . . as: Sidii
Taller: Ka dheer
Shorter: Ka gaaban
Younger: Ka yar
Older: Ka weeyn
As tall as : U dheer sidii
Taller than: Ka dheer
Shorter than: Ka gaaban
More beautiful: Ka qurux badan
Less beautiful: Ka qurux yar
Most beautiful: Ugu qurux badan
Happy: Farxad
Happier: Ka sii faraxsan
Happiest: Ugu faraxsan / Farax badan
You are happy: Waad farax san tahay
You are as happy as Maya: Sida Maya oo kale baad u farax san tahay
You are happier than Maya: Adigaa Maya ka farax badan
You are the happiest: Adaa ugu farax badan
Good: Fiican
Better: Ka fiican
Best: Ugu fiican
Bad: Xumaan
Worse: Aanan wanaagsaneyn / Xun
Worst: Ugu xun

With the above examples you can compare, or create superlative (superiority), sentences with no problems. Let's move on to the next subject below. You can also choose your own topic from the menu above.

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