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<div class="pg_page_title">Somali Vocabulary - Express Surprise</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Somali Vocabulary - Express Surprise</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/somali Somali] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to express surprise in Somali. We will look at some useful words and phrases that you can use to express surprise in different situations. __TOC__


== Words ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/somali Somali] learners! 😊<br>
In this lesson, you will learn how to express surprise in Somali. It is important to know how to use such expressions in Somali conversation to show that you are interested and engaged. Expressing surprise is also a great way to keep the conversation going. Let's get started!
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<span link>Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Family-and-Relatives|Family and Relatives]] & [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Greetings|Greetings]].</span>
== Common Expressions ==
Here are some useful expressions to express surprise in Somali:
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! Somali !! Pronunciation !! English
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! Somali !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| ha!! || ha!! || Wow! Β 
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| maxaa !! mah-ah-shah !! what?
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| waa maxay !! wah mah-ah-shay !! what is it?
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| maxaa dhacay !! mah-ah-shah dah-hah-chay !! what happened?
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| maxaa ku dhacay !! mah-ah-shah koo dah-hah-chay !! what happened to you?
| hadaa?Β  || ha-daah? || Really? Β 
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| maxaa jira !! mah-ah-shah jeer-ah !! what's going on?
| hadaan soo noqnoqdayΒ  || ha-da-an so noq noq-day || Unbelievable!
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| maxaa yeelay !! mah-ah-shah yee-lay !! why?
| maxaa dhacay?Β  || ma-xaa dha-cay? || What happened? Β 
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| maxaa iska leh !! mah-ah-shah ees-kah lay !! who is responsible?
| Maya!! || May-ya!! || No way!
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| maxaa lagu sameeyey !! mah-ah-shah lah-goo sah-mee-yeh !! what was done?
| adigu maalin ma iyadoΒ  || a-di-gu maal-in ma iya-do || You never cease to amaze me! Β 
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| maxaa lagu sameeyay !! mah-ah-shah lah-goo sah-mee-yahy !! what was done to you?
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| maxaa lagu sameeyay !! mah-ah-shah lah-goo sah-mee-yahy !! what was done to him/her?
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== Example Sentences ==
== Dialogue ==
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Here is a dialogue between two friends:
! Somali !! English Translation
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* Person 1: Hadaa, Siciid waxaa siiyay 100,000 dollarka.
| Maxaa dhacay? !! What happened?
(Translation: Really, Siciid gave me $100,000.)
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* Person 2: Haakaas? Hadaan soo noqnoqday.
| Maxaa ku dhacay? !! What happened to you?
(Translation: Really? Unbelievable!)
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| Maxaa jira? !! What's going on?
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| Maxaa yeelay? !! Why?
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| Maxaa iska leh? !! Who is responsible?
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| Maxaa lagu sameeyey? !! What was done?
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| Maxaa lagu sameeyay? !! What was done to you?
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| Maxaa lagu sameeyay? !! What was done to him/her?
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== Quiz ==
* Person 1: Maya! Waxaa had iyo jeer aan ku joognaa masjidkaas.
Test your understanding of the expressions for expressing surprise in Somali with the following quiz:
(Translation: No way! I was at that mosque the other day.)
* Person 2: Adigu maalin ma iyado. Waaba ka farxi jiray inaad soo booqato.
(Translation: You never cease to amaze me. You always surprise me with your activities!)


1. What do you say when you want to ask what happened?
== Cultural Notes ==
A. Maxaa dhacay?
B. Maxaa ku dhacay?
C. Maxaa jira?


2. What do you say when you want to ask why something happened?
Somalis are known for being sociable and expressive people. They use a lot of facial expressions and body language to communicate effectively. A lot of Somali expressions are also accompanied by hand gestures. When expressing surprise, Somalis usually raise their eyebrows and widen their eyes, and put their hands to their mouths. This gesture signifies that the person is genuinely surprised.
A. Maxaa dhacay?
B. Maxaa ku dhacay?
C. Maxaa yeelay?


3. What do you say when you want to ask who is responsible for something?
Somalis are well-known for their hospitality and generosity. They love to go out of their way to help their guests and friends. It is not uncommon for Somali families to offer visitors food and drinks as a way of showing hospitality. Somali gatherings are also characterized by lively conversation and laughter. Somalis love to express their emotions and engage in meaningful conversations with their friends and families.
A. Maxaa dhacay?
B. Maxaa ku dhacay?
C. Maxaa iska leh?


4. What do you say when you want to ask what was done?
To improve your [[Language/Somali|Somali]] [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=118 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/somali/question questions]!
A. Maxaa lagu sameeyey?
B. Maxaa lagu sameeyay? Β 
C. Maxaa yeelay?


Answers: 1. A, 2. C, 3. C, 4. A
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==Sources==
* [https://somali.english-dictionary.help/english-to-somali-meaning-surprise English to Somali Meaning of surprise - yaab]


Now you know how to express surprise in Somali! To improve your [[Language/Somali|Somali]] [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=118 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/somali/question questions]!
<hr>➑ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➑ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


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➑ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➑ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
==Other Lessons==
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* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Family|Family]]
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* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Fruits-and-Vegetables|Fruits and Vegetables]]
==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Health|Health]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Languages|Languages]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Weather|Weather]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Offering-or-asking-for-help|Offering or asking for help]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Numbers|Numbers]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Offering-or-asking-for-help|Offering or asking for help]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Family|Family]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]


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Somali Vocabulary - Express Surprise

Hi Somali learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn how to express surprise in Somali. It is important to know how to use such expressions in Somali conversation to show that you are interested and engaged. Expressing surprise is also a great way to keep the conversation going. Let's get started!


Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Family and Relatives & Greetings.

Common Expressions[edit | edit source]

Here are some useful expressions to express surprise in Somali:

Somali Pronunciation English
ha!! ha!! Wow!
hadaa? ha-daah? Really?
hadaan soo noqnoqday ha-da-an so noq noq-day Unbelievable!
maxaa dhacay? ma-xaa dha-cay? What happened?
Maya!! May-ya!! No way!
adigu maalin ma iyado a-di-gu maal-in ma iya-do You never cease to amaze me!

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Here is a dialogue between two friends:

  • Person 1: Hadaa, Siciid waxaa siiyay 100,000 dollarka.

(Translation: Really, Siciid gave me $100,000.)

  • Person 2: Haakaas? Hadaan soo noqnoqday.

(Translation: Really? Unbelievable!)

  • Person 1: Maya! Waxaa had iyo jeer aan ku joognaa masjidkaas.

(Translation: No way! I was at that mosque the other day.)

  • Person 2: Adigu maalin ma iyado. Waaba ka farxi jiray inaad soo booqato.

(Translation: You never cease to amaze me. You always surprise me with your activities!)

Cultural Notes[edit | edit source]

Somalis are known for being sociable and expressive people. They use a lot of facial expressions and body language to communicate effectively. A lot of Somali expressions are also accompanied by hand gestures. When expressing surprise, Somalis usually raise their eyebrows and widen their eyes, and put their hands to their mouths. This gesture signifies that the person is genuinely surprised.

Somalis are well-known for their hospitality and generosity. They love to go out of their way to help their guests and friends. It is not uncommon for Somali families to offer visitors food and drinks as a way of showing hospitality. Somali gatherings are also characterized by lively conversation and laughter. Somalis love to express their emotions and engage in meaningful conversations with their friends and families.

To improve your Somali Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources[edit | edit source]


➑ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➑ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]