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These are expressions used when giving or getting directions in Somali. Very useful when trying to find your way around or when lost.
| Excuse me! (to ask someone): Raali iga ahoow / iga leexo! |
| Can you show me?: Ma i tusi kartaa? |
| I'm lost: Waan dhunsanahay |
| I'm not from here: Anigu halkaan ma dagani |
| Can I help you?: Ma ku caawin karaa? |
| Can you help me?: Ma i caawin kartaa? |
| It's near here: Halkaan beey u dhoow dahay |
| It's far from here: Halkaan weey ka fog tahay |
| Go straight: Horay u soco |
| Turn left: Bidixda u leexo |
| Turn right: Midigta u leexo |
| One moment please!: in yar ii kaadi |
| Come with me!: Aniga i soo raac! |
| How can I get to the museum? : Sidee baan u gaari karaa madxafka? |
| How long does it take to get there?: Imiseey qaadaneeysaa inaan halkaas gaarno? |
| Downtown (city center): Magaalada hoose (xarunta magaalda) |
The following are words which might be used alone or in combination with other words to ask or give directions.
| Near: Dhoow | |
| Far: Fogg | |
| Right: Midig | |
| Left: Bidix |
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| Straight: Horey | |
| There: Halkaas | |
| Here: Halkaan | |
| To walk: In la socdo |
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| To drive: In baabuur la ka xeeyo | |
| To turn: In la leexdo | |
| Traffic light: Nalka isgooyska |
We hope you will not need to ask for directions in Somali. If you do need help then the above sentences are essential. Check our menu above to select another topic or click the "Next" button to view the next lesson.
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