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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will delve into the topic of telling time in Somali. The ability to tell time is an essential skill in any language, as it allows us to coordinate our daily activities and communicate effectively with others. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently ask and answer questions about time in Somali, including hours and minutes. So let's get started!

Somali Time System[edit | edit source]

The Somali time system follows a similar structure to the international 24-hour clock system. However, it is important to note that in spoken Somali, the 12-hour clock system is commonly used in everyday conversations. In this lesson, we will focus on both systems to ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of telling time in Somali.

Hours[edit | edit source]

Let's start by learning how to express hours in Somali. In Somali, the word for "hour" is "saac". To ask someone about the time, you can use the phrase "Waa maxay saacada?" which translates to "What is the time?" Here are some examples of how to express different hours in Somali:

Somali	Pronunciation	English Translation
waxtii saacada	wakhtee saacada	one o'clock
laba saac	laba saac	two o'clock
saddex saac	sad-deh saac	three o'clock
afar saac	a-far saac	four o'clock
shan saac	shan saac	five o'clock
lix saac	leex saac	six o'clock
toddoba saac	tod-doh-ba saac	seven o'clock
siddeed saac	sid-deed saac	eight o'clock
sagaal saac	sa-gaal saac	nine o'clock
laba sagaal saac	laba sa-gaal saac	ten o'clock
kow iyo toban saac	kow ee-yo to-ban saac	eleven o'clock
kow iyo toban iyo laba saac	kow ee-yo to-ban ee-yo laba saac	twelve o'clock

It's worth mentioning that when referring to the exact hour, Somali speakers often use the Arabic numbers. However, when speaking in more general terms, they tend to use the Somali words for numbers.

Minutes[edit | edit source]

Now let's move on to expressing minutes in Somali. In Somali, the word for "minute" is "daqiiqo". To express minutes, we use the following structure: <hour> iyo <number> daqiiqo. Here are some examples to help you understand:

Somali	Pronunciation	English Translation
saddex iyo laba daqiiqo	sad-deh ee-yo laba daqiiqo	three minutes past
afartan daqiiqo	a-far-tan daqiiqo	four minutes
laba iyo toban daqiiqo	laba ee-yo to-ban daqiiqo	twelve minutes past
sagaal iyo saddex daqiiqo	sa-gaal ee-yo sad-deh daqiiqo	nine minutes to
laba iyo toban iyo saddex daqiiqo	laba ee-yo to-ban ee-yo sad-deh daqiiqo	twelve minutes to

When expressing minutes, it is important to note that the word "daqiiqo" takes a singular form when followed by the number one, and a plural form when followed by any other number.

Asking and Answering Questions[edit | edit source]

To ask someone about the time, we can use the phrase "Waa maxay saacada?" which translates to "What is the time?" Here are some examples of how to ask and answer questions about time:

Asking the question:

Waa maxay saacada? - What is the time?

Answering the question:

Waa saacadaha wax ka beddelan. - The times are changing.
Waa saacadahii wax ka beddelan. - It is the time that has changed.
Waxa saacada saddex iyo laba daqiiqo. - It is three minutes past.
Saacadu waa lix iyo toban saac. - The time is ten o'clock.
Saacadu waa sagaal iyo saddex daqiiqo. - The time is nine minutes to.
Saacadu waa laba iyo toban iyo saddex daqiiqo. - The time is twelve minutes to.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

In Somali culture, time is viewed and valued differently compared to Western cultures. Punctuality is not as strict, and it is common for events and meetings to start later than the designated time. This cultural norm is rooted in the importance placed on relationships and social interactions. Somali people prioritize spending time with others and building connections, which sometimes translates into a more relaxed approach to timekeeping.

Additionally, it is important to note that the Somali calendar follows the Islamic lunar calendar, which consists of 12 lunar months. This calendar is used to determine the dates of Islamic holidays and observances, such as Ramadan and Eid. As a result, the dates of these holidays vary each year according to the lunar cycle.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Here are some exercises to help you reinforce your understanding of telling time in Somali:

Exercise 1: Translate the following phrases into Somali: 1. It is six o'clock. 2. The time is two minutes past. 3. What is the time? 4. The time is seven minutes to.

Exercise 2: Answer the following questions in Somali: 1. Waa maxay saacada? (What is the time?) 2. Saacadu waa kow iyo toban saac. (The time is eleven o'clock.)

Exercise 3: Complete the following sentences with the appropriate time in Somali: 1. Waa saacadahii wax ka _____ daqiiqo. (The time is three minutes past.) 2. Saacadu waa _____ daqiiqo. (The time is four minutes.)

Exercise 1 Solution: 1. Waa lix saac. 2. Saacadaha waa laba daqiiqo oo la soo baxay. 3. Waa maxay saacada? 4. Saacadaha waa toddoba daqiiqo oo la dhacay.

Exercise 2 Solution: 1. Waa saacadaha wax ka beddelan. 2. Waa saacadaha saddex iyo laba daqiiqo.

Exercise 3 Solution: 1. Waa saacadaha wax ka beddelan. 2. Saacadu waa afartan daqiiqo.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the lesson on telling time in Somali. You have learned how to express hours and minutes, ask and answer questions about time, and gained cultural insights into the importance of time in Somali culture. Keep practicing and applying your knowledge in real-life situations to become more confident in using Somali time expressions. Well done!

Table of Contents - Somali Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Pronouns and Verbs

Numbers and Time

Nouns and Adjectives

Family and Relationships

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Food and Dining

Somali Customs and Traditions

Questions and Negation

Travel and Transportation

Somali Geography and History

Adverbs and Expressions

Weather and Seasons

Somali Art, Music, and Literature

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-As a Somali language teacher for 20 years, I have helped many students learn how to tell time in Somali. In this lesson, you will learn how to tell time in Somali, including hours, minutes, and how to ask and answer questions about time.
+== Introduction ==
+In this lesson, we will delve into the topic of telling time in Somali. The ability to tell time is an essential skill in any language, as it allows us to coordinate our daily activities and communicate effectively with others. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently ask and answer questions about time in Somali, including hours and minutes. So let's get started!
+== Somali Time System ==
+The Somali time system follows a similar structure to the international 24-hour clock system. However, it is important to note that in spoken Somali, the 12-hour clock system is commonly used in everyday conversations. In this lesson, we will focus on both systems to ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of telling time in Somali.
-<span link>After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Family|Family]] & [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]].</span>
 == Hours ==
-The Somali language uses a twelve-hour clock system, just like English. However, in Somali, the numbers used for hours are different from those used in English. Here are the Somali words for the hours:
+Let's start by learning how to express hours in Somali. In Somali, the word for "hour" is "saac". To ask someone about the time, you can use the phrase "Waa maxay saacada?" which translates to "What is the time?" Here are some examples of how to express different hours in Somali:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Somali !! Pronunciation !! English
+! Somali !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 |-
-| laba daqiiqo ka hor || lah-bah dah-kee-koh kah hohr || twelve o'clock (midnight)
+| waxtii saacada || wakhtee saacada || one o'clock
 |-
-| saacada ku dhow || sah-cah-dah koo dhohw || one o'clock
+| laba saac || laba saac || two o'clock
 |-
-| saacadaha laba || sah-cah-dah-hah lah-bah || two o'clock
+| saddex saac || sad-deh saac || three o'clock
 |-
-| saacadaha saddex || sah-cah-dah-hah sah-dheh || three o'clock
+| afar saac || a-far saac || four o'clock
 |-
-| saacadaha afar || sah-cah-dah-hah ah-fahrr || four o'clock
+| shan saac || shan saac || five o'clock
 |-
-| saacadaha shan || sah-cah-dah-hah shahn || five o'clock
+| lix saac || leex saac || six o'clock
 |-
-| saacadaha lixda || sah-cah-dah-hah lih-dhah || six o'clock
+| toddoba saac || tod-doh-ba saac || seven o'clock
 |-
-| saacadaha toddobaadka || sah-cah-dah-hah toh-doh-bah-dhkah || seven o'clock
+| siddeed saac || sid-deed saac || eight o'clock
 |-
-| saacadaha siddeed || sah-cah-dah-hah sih-dehd || eight o'clock
+| sagaal saac || sa-gaal saac || nine o'clock
 |-
-| saacadaha sagaal || sah-cah-dah-hah sah-gahl || nine o'clock
+| laba sagaal saac || laba sa-gaal saac || ten o'clock
 |-
-| saacadaha maghrib || sah-cah-dah-hah mah-greeb || ten o'clock
+| kow iyo toban saac || kow ee-yo to-ban saac || eleven o'clock
 |-
-| saacadaha midawoow || sah-cah-dah-hah mi-dah-woh-ohw || eleven o'clock
+| kow iyo toban iyo laba saac || kow ee-yo to-ban ee-yo laba saac || twelve o'clock
+|}
+It's worth mentioning that when referring to the exact hour, Somali speakers often use the Arabic numbers. However, when speaking in more general terms, they tend to use the Somali words for numbers.
+== Minutes ==
+Now let's move on to expressing minutes in Somali. In Somali, the word for "minute" is "daqiiqo". To express minutes, we use the following structure: <hour> iyo <number> daqiiqo. Here are some examples to help you understand:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Somali !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
+|-
+| saddex iyo laba daqiiqo || sad-deh ee-yo laba daqiiqo || three minutes past
+|-
+| afartan daqiiqo || a-far-tan daqiiqo || four minutes
+|-
+| laba iyo toban daqiiqo || laba ee-yo to-ban daqiiqo || twelve minutes past
+|-
+| sagaal iyo saddex daqiiqo || sa-gaal ee-yo sad-deh daqiiqo || nine minutes to
 |-
-| laba daqiiqo kale || lah-bah dah-kee-koh kah-leh || twelve o'clock (noon)
+| laba iyo toban iyo saddex daqiiqo || laba ee-yo to-ban ee-yo sad-deh daqiiqo || twelve minutes to
 |}
-For example:
+When expressing minutes, it is important to note that the word "daqiiqo" takes a singular form when followed by the number one, and a plural form when followed by any other number.
-* Waxaan daneynaa saacadaha laba. (I know how to tell time at two o'clock.)
+== Asking and Answering Questions ==
-== Minutes ==
+To ask someone about the time, we can use the phrase "Waa maxay saacada?" which translates to "What is the time?" Here are some examples of how to ask and answer questions about time:
+'''Asking the question:'''
+* Waa maxay saacada? - What is the time?
+'''Answering the question:'''
+* Waa saacadaha wax ka beddelan. - The times are changing.
+* Waa saacadahii wax ka beddelan. - It is the time that has changed.
+* Waxa saacada saddex iyo laba daqiiqo. - It is three minutes past.
+* Saacadu waa lix iyo toban saac. - The time is ten o'clock.
+* Saacadu waa sagaal iyo saddex daqiiqo. - The time is nine minutes to.
+* Saacadu waa laba iyo toban iyo saddex daqiiqo. - The time is twelve minutes to.
+== Cultural Insights ==
+In Somali culture, time is viewed and valued differently compared to Western cultures. Punctuality is not as strict, and it is common for events and meetings to start later than the designated time. This cultural norm is rooted in the importance placed on relationships and social interactions. Somali people prioritize spending time with others and building connections, which sometimes translates into a more relaxed approach to timekeeping.
+Additionally, it is important to note that the Somali calendar follows the Islamic lunar calendar, which consists of 12 lunar months. This calendar is used to determine the dates of Islamic holidays and observances, such as Ramadan and Eid. As a result, the dates of these holidays vary each year according to the lunar cycle.
+== Practice Exercises ==
-To express the minutes in Somali, just use the word daqiiqo (minute) followed by the number of minutes. Here are some examples:
+Now it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Here are some exercises to help you reinforce your understanding of telling time in Somali:
-* Waxaan qabay saacadaha saddex iyo shan daqiiqo. (I finished at five minutes to six o'clock.)
+'''Exercise 1:'''
-* Haddii aad kasoo aqrisatid, saacadaha laba iyo hal jeclaadayda u dhiganta. (If you read carefully, you will find three clues at two minutes past twelve o'clock.)
+Translate the following phrases into Somali:
+. It is six o'clock.
+. The time is two minutes past.
+. What is the time?
+. The time is seven minutes to.
-When telling time with minutes, it is helpful to know the words for "quarter" and "half." The word for "quarter" in Somali is caruur, and the word for "half" is falla. Here are some examples:
+'''Exercise 2:'''
+Answer the following questions in Somali:
+. Waa maxay saacada? (What is the time?)
+. Saacadu waa kow iyo toban saac. (The time is eleven o'clock.)
-* Saacadaha lixda iyo saddexda caruur. (Quarter past six o'clock.)
+'''Exercise 3:'''
-* Saacadaha laba iyo afarta falla. (Half past two o'clock.)
+Complete the following sentences with the appropriate time in Somali:
+. Waa saacadahii wax ka _____ daqiiqo. (The time is three minutes past.)
+. Saacadu waa _____ daqiiqo. (The time is four minutes.)
-== Asking and Answering Questions about Time ==
+'''Exercise 1 Solution:'''
+. Waa lix saac.
+. Saacadaha waa laba daqiiqo oo la soo baxay.
+. Waa maxay saacada?
+. Saacadaha waa toddoba daqiiqo oo la dhacay.
-To ask someone for the time in Somali, you can say saacadu waa maxay? or waa maxay saacadaha? which both mean "what time is it?" To answer, you can say saacadu waa labaad iyo saddex daqiiqo, for example.
+'''Exercise 2 Solution:'''
+. Waa saacadaha wax ka beddelan.
+. Waa saacadaha saddex iyo laba daqiiqo.
-Here are some common phrases and questions related to time in Somali:
+'''Exercise 3 Solution:'''
+. Waa saacadaha wax ka beddelan.
+. Saacadu waa afartan daqiiqo.
-* Kaddib waa saacadaha kaydka ah? (What time is the appointment?)
+== Conclusion ==
-* Saacadu waa la joogo? (What time is it?)
-* Saacadaha labaad iyo afarta falla. (It is half past two o'clock.)
-* Waxaan jeclaan lahaa inaan tago saacadaha lixda. (I plan to go at six o'clock.)
-* Haddii aad jeclaan lahayd inaad hadashid, ka soo dejin saacadaha kaydka ah. (If you want to talk, call me at the appointment time.)
-Learning how to tell time and ask for the time is an important skill in any language. With these Somali phrases and vocabulary, you are ready to start telling time in Somali with ease!
+Congratulations! You have successfully completed the lesson on telling time in Somali. You have learned how to express hours and minutes, ask and answer questions about time, and gained cultural insights into the importance of time in Somali culture. Keep practicing and applying your knowledge in real-life situations to become more confident in using Somali time expressions. Well done!
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+==Sources==
+* [https://quizlet.com/202473814/somali-telling-time-flash-cards/ Somali Telling Time Flashcards | Quizlet]
+* [https://lovinglanguage.wordpress.com/2014/09/15/week-2-of-loving-somali-time-and-greetings/ Week 2 of loving Somali: Time and greetings – Loving Language]
+* [https://music.apple.com/us/album/learn-somali-teach-yourself-somali-beginners-audio-book/556409861 ‎Learn Somali - Teach Yourself Somali (Beginners Audio Book) by ...]
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-* [https://quizlet.com/202473814/somali-telling-time-flash-cards/ Somali Telling Time Flashcards | Quizlet]
-* [https://lovinglanguage.wordpress.com/2014/09/15/week-2-of-loving-somali-time-and-greetings/ Week 2 of loving Somali: Time and greetings – Loving Language]
-* [https://music.apple.com/us/album/learn-somali-teach-yourself-somali-beginners-audio-book/556409861 ‎Learn Somali - Teach Yourself Somali (Beginners Audio Book) by ...]
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