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Here are examples for the imperative in Somali. This includes expressions of making requests, giving orders or simply asking someone to do something.
Go!: Bax! |
Stop!: Istaag / Joogso! |
Don't Go!: Ha bixin! |
Stay!: Joog! |
Leave!: Tag! |
Come here!: Kaalay halkaan! |
Go there!: Halkaas aad! |
Enter (the room)!: Gal (qolka)! |
Speak!: Hadal! |
Be quiet!: Aamus! |
Turn right: Midig u leexo |
Turn left: Bidix u leexo |
Go straight: Horey u bax / u soco! |
Wait!: Sug! |
Let's go!: Na keena! |
Be careful!: Taxadar / is ilaali! |
Sit down!: Fadhiiso! |
Let me show you!: Aan ku tuso! |
Listen!: Dhageeyso! |
Write it down!: Qor! |
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