Qaamuuska Af Soomaaliga

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Waa

waa

English: is, am, are

Example (Somali):

Waan fiicanahay, adiguna waa sidee?

Example (English):

I am fine, how about you?

Waad

waad

English: you (affirmative)

Example (Somali):

Haddii aad shaqada dhamayso, waad nasan doontaa.

Example (English):

If you finish your work, you will rest.

Waalan

waa-lan

English: crazy, mad

Example (Somali):

Dadku waxay u maleeyeen inuu waalan yahay.

Example (English):

People thought he was crazy.

Waalid

waa-lid

English: parent

Example (Somali):

Waalidku waa inay carruurtooda si wanaagsan u barbaariyaan.

Example (English):

Parents must raise their children well.

Waayaha

waa-ya-ha

English: circumstances, experiences

Example (Somali):

Buuggu wuxuu ka hadlayaa waayaha Soomaaliya.

Example (English):

The book speaks about Somalia's history.

Waayo

waa-yo

English: because, reason

Example (Somali):

Ma iman karo maanta, waayo waan xanuunsanahay.

Example (English):

I can't come today because I am sick.

Wada

wa-da

English: together, share

Example (Somali):

Waxaan wada cunay cashada.

Example (English):

We ate dinner together.

Wadaad

wa-daad

English: religious scholar

Example (Somali):

Wadaadku wuxuu dadka barayaa diinta.

Example (English):

The sheikh teaches people religion.

Wadajir

wa-da-jir

English: unity, togetherness

Example (Somali):

Wadajir ayaa lagu gaaraa horumar.

Example (English):

Unity brings progress.

Wadan

wa-dan

English: country

Example (Somali):

Soomaaliya waa wadan ku yaal Geeska Afrika.

Example (English):

Somalia is a country in the Horn of Africa.

Waqooyi

wa-qooyi

English: north

Example (Somali):

Hargeysa waxay ku taallaa waqooyiga Soomaaliya.

Example (English):

Hargeisa is in northern Somalia.

Warbixin

war-bixin

English: report

Example (Somali):

Dowladda ayaa soo saartay warbixin rasmi ah.

Example (English):

The government issued an official report.

Wargelin

war-ge-lin

English: notification

Example (Somali):

Waxaan helay wargelin xafiiska maamulka ka timid.

Example (English):

I received a notification from the administration office.

Wehel

we-hel

English: companion

Example (Somali):

Safarka dheer wuxuu u baahan yahay wehel.

Example (English):

A long journey needs a companion.

Weji

we-ji

English: face

Example (Somali):

Wejigiisa waxaa ka muuqday farxad.

Example (English):

His face showed happiness.

Wiil

wiil

English: boy, son

Example (Somali):

Wiilka yar wuxuu jecel yahay kubbadda.

Example (English):

The young boy loves football.

Xaab

xaa-b

English: firewood

Example (Somali):

Xaab badan ayaa loo baahan yahay cunto karinta.

Example (English):

A lot of firewood is needed for cooking.

Xaaji

xaa-ji

English: pilgrim

Example (Somali):

Xaajigu wuxuu kasoo laabtay Xaj.

Example (English):

The pilgrim returned from Hajj.

Xaajo

xaa-jo

English: matter, issue

Example (Somali):

Xaajadan waxay u baahan tahay xallin degdeg ah.

Example (English):

This matter needs quick resolution.

Xaakin

xaa-kin

English: judge

Example (Somali):

Xaakinku waa inuu dhegaystaa labada dhinac.

Example (English):

The judge must listen to both sides.

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