Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Modes-of-Transportation

Somali → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Travel and Transportation → Modes of Transportation

As a seasoned Somali language instructor, I am excited to teach you the Somali words for various modes of transportation. Whether you are planning a trip to Somalia or just want to expand your vocabulary, this lesson will guide you through the essential vocabulary you need to know. Let's get started!

Ground Transportation

Car

A car is called "garoon" in Somali.

Somali	Pronunciation	English
Garoon	gah-roon	Car

Bus

A bus is called "autobus" in Somali.

Somali	Pronunciation	English
Autobus	ow-toh-boos	Bus

Train

A train is called "qalab" in Somali.

Somali	Pronunciation	English
Qalab	kah-lahb	Train

Motorcycle

A motorcycle is called "meykada" in Somali.

Somali	Pronunciation	English
Meykada	may-kah-dah	Motorcycle

Bicycle

A bicycle is called "bisikilada" in Somali.

Somali	Pronunciation	English
Bisikilada	bee-see-kee-lah-dah	Bicycle

Air Transportation

Airplane

An airplane is called "diyaarad" in Somali.

Somali	Pronunciation	English
Diyaarad	dee-yah-rahd	Airplane

Helicopter

A helicopter is called "weynayeed" in Somali.

Somali	Pronunciation	English
Weynayeed	way-nah-yeed	Helicopter

I hope this lesson was helpful in teaching you the Somali vocabulary for modes of transportation. Keep practicing and using these words in context to reinforce your learning. In the next lesson, we will discuss vocabulary related to directions and locations in Somali. Happy learning!

Table of Contents - Somali Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Pronouns and Verbs

• Personal Pronouns
• Basic Verb Conjugation

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Adjectives

• Noun Gender and Plurals
• Adjective Agreement

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Common Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Food and Dining

• Fruits and Vegetables
• Meals and Dining

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Somali Customs and Traditions

• Greetings and Etiquette
• Holidays and Celebrations

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Questions and Negation

• Question Words
• Negation

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Directions and Locations

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Somali Geography and History

• Geography of Somalia
• Somali History

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Adverbs and Expressions

• Common Adverbs
• Idiomatic Expressions

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Weather and Seasons

• Weather Vocabulary
• Seasons

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Somali Art, Music, and Literature

• Somali Art
• Somali Music
• Somali Literature

Related Lessons

• Fruits and Vegetables
• Family
• Food
• Basic Greetings
• Offering or asking for help
• Telling Time
• Numbers 1 20
• Meals and Dining
• Seasons
• Drinks

Sources

• English to Somali Meaning of transport - gaadiidka
• Somali literature - Wikipedia