Somali translations are often sought after for travelers visiting Somali, and knowing the most common words and phrases can help you order a meal or find your way across the country.
Hello Alhamdulillah, waan iska fiicanahay
How are you? Ii warran (Tell me news)
(Talk about yourself) Iska warran?
Hello (General greeting) Salaam alaykum
(What did you tell?) Maxaad sheegtay?
Reply to ‘How are you?’ Waan fiicanahay
Nabad waaye/weeye (It is peace)
Long time no see Wakhti dheer kuma arag
What’s your name? Magacaa?
My name is … Magacaygu waa ..
Where are you from? Xagee ayaad ka timid?
I’m from … … waxaan ka imid
Pleased to meet you Barasho wanaagsan
Good morning (Morning greeting) Subax wanaagsan
Good afternoon Galab wanaagsan
Good luck! Guul ayaan kuu rajaynayaa!
(Toasts used when drinking) Guul wanaagsan!
Good evening Fiid wanaagsan
Good night Habeen wanaagsan
Goodbye Nabadeey
Cheers! Good Health! Nabadgelyo
Have a nice day Maalin wanaagsan!
Bon appetit / Have a nice meal Ha kuu macaanaato
Do you speak English? Maan fahmin Ingiriisiga ma ku hadashaa?
What is your name? Magacaa?