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Somali Vocabulary - Feelings and Emotions

Hi Somali learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about feelings and emotions in Somali. It is important to be able to express how we feel in any language. By learning the vocabulary for feelings and emotions, you will be able to communicate more effectively in Somali.

Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Numbers 1 20 & Introducing Yourself.

Vocabulary

Here is a list of feelings and emotions in Somali, along with their pronunciations, and English translations:

Somali	Pronunciation	English Translation
Afraid	ka xoogeyn	Afraid
Angry	wax daaranaa	Angry
Anxious	ku sugan	Anxious
Bored	qofka la baabi'in	Bored
Calm	furan	Calm
Confused	xumaan	Confused
Content	waqti dheer	Content
Curious	uu dhaqmaay	Curious
Depressed	ogaanshaha	Depressed
Disappointed	degdeg ku baxay	Disappointed
Disgusted	dheekaysan	Disgusted
Embarrassed	ujeedio	Embarrassed
Enraged	jidh-dil ka xumay	Enraged
Excited	farxad leh	Excited
Exhausted	dhacday	Exhausted
Fearless	aan xumaanayn	Fearless
Frustrated	ka baxeen kaalgooyaha qalbiga	Frustrated
Grateful	mahadsanid	Grateful
Guilty	ka khatar tabaneysa	Guilty
Happy	farxad	Happy
Heartbroken	dhibaato ka hadlay	Heartbroken
Hopeful	rajaysta	Hopeful
Horrified	shirar iyo sifo-dhaxalsi ka muuqato	Horrified
Humiliated	ixtiraamay	Humiliated
Hurt	cadaawgiisii ugu fiican yahay	Hurt
Impatient	qofka la joogaaga	Impatient
Indecisive	aan lahayn qalab lagu huto	Indecisive
Insecure	aan keentay inaan ku celin xaaladaan	Insecure
Jealous	iska jar	Jealous
Lonely	qofkastoo jooga aniguu kaad	Lonely
Loved	la qaldaadeeyey	Loved
Melancholy	afqabeen	Melancholy
Motivated	mar kaa fiyo	Motivated
Nervous	nara dheer	Nervous
Peaceful	nabadoon	Peaceful
Pessimistic	farxad layn ahayn in xasuuq ka dhacday	Pessimistic
Playful	Playable
Proud	mid gaaban ka tahay	Proud
Relaxed	mashquul aan lahayn	Relaxed
Relieved	leexsan yahay	Relieved
Sad	dhibaato ka hadlay	Sad
Satisfied	ku sarreeyaan	Satisfied
Scared	ka xiyeeya	Scared
Self-Conscious	self-conscious
Shocked	waa dhimashay	Shocked
Shy	xasawgii jiray	Shy
Sorry	ka xumaa	Sorry
Stressed	cadawga goyska ah	Stressed
Surprised	madow ayaan jeedsanay	Surprised
Suspicious	isbedelka	Suspicious
Sympathetic	gaarsiyaan	Sympathetic
Thankful	mahadda leh	Thankful
Tired	dhacdo	Tired
Uncomfortable	Uncomfortable
Unhappy	Unhappy
Upset	murugsan	Upset

Dialogue

Here is a dialogue between Sama and Hassan, expressing their feelings in Somali:

• Sama: Maanta waa aaba haatan sii dheeri karaa. (Today I feel tired)
• Hassan: Aaba haatan sii dheeri karaa? Ma taqaanaa nin ha ahaado Somali. (Tired? Maybe you need a Somali husband.)
• Sama: La' siinayaa. Aniga waa way ka caawineyn. Caws kula hayo. (No, thanks. I need some rest. Bring me tea.)
• Hassan: Haa, hadduu Alla idmo tahay anigu ma keeni karayn 'therapy.' Waxaan ku jiraa dhul wanaagsan. (Yes, if God wills, I can't offer you therapy services. I live in a beautiful place.)

Culture and Interesting Facts

Somalis are known for their hospitality and for expressing their feelings deeply. A person may be asked, "Ma ku qancin karaa?" which means, "How are you feeling?" It is not uncommon to express how you feel in Somali culture, whether it is positive or negative. It is important to be sincere when asking and answering such questions.

In Somali tradition, a person is not supposed to express too much joy or happiness, especially in public. This is rooted in the concept of balance and humility, which emphasizes the importance of being moderate in all things.

Somalis also have a rich tradition of poetry and song, which often express feelings of love and longing, as well as grief and sadness. Poetry is an important part of Somali culture, and often reflects the experiences of everyday life.

If you want to learn more about Somali culture and language, the Polyglot Club website is a great resource to find native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also improve your Vocabulary by visiting the Somali vocabulary page.

Sources

• Feeling Faces: This is how I feel today! Chart and Template (Somali ...

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