Somali Jobs
This is a list of jobs in Somali. This will help you describe what you do for a living. It is especially useful when introducing yourself.
Doctor: Dhakhtar
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Policeman: Askari
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Teacher: Macallin
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Businessman: Baayacmushtar
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Student: Arday
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Singer: Heesaa
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Engineer: Injineer
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Artist: Farshaxan
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Actor: Jilaa (Atoore) |
Actress: Atarisho (haweenay filimaanta jisha) |
Nurse: Kalkaaliso |
Translator: Turjume |
These examples will help you answer the question "What do you do?" or "What do you do for a living?". Note how the personal pronouns are used with the nouns in this sentence.
I'm looking for a job: Shaqo doon baan ahay
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I'm an artist: Farshaxan yahan baan ahay
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He is a policeman: Askari weeyaan
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She is a singer: Waa fanaanad (waa heesaa)
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I'm a new employee: Waxaan ahay shaqaale cusub |
I have a long experience: Xirfad dheer baan u leeyahay |
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