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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>
Here are some common Somali words used to ask questions:
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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== Common Expressions ==
Here are some useful expressions to express surprise in Somali:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Somali !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Somali
| ha!! || ha!! || Wow!  
!! Pronunciation
!! English Translation
|-
|-
| maxaa
| hadaa?  || ha-daah? || Really?  
|| mah-ah-shah
|| what?
|-
|-
| waa maxay
| hadaan soo noqnoqday  || ha-da-an so noq noq-day || Unbelievable!
|| wah mah-ah-shay
|| what is it?
|-
|-
| maxaa dhacay
| maxaa dhacay?  || ma-xaa dha-cay? || What happened?  
|| mah-ah-shah dah-hah-chay
|| what happened?
|-
|-
| maxaa ku dhacay
| Maya!!  || May-ya!! || No way!
|| mah-ah-shah koo dah-hah-chay
|| what happened to you?
|-
|-
| maxaa jira
| adigu maalin ma iyado  || a-di-gu maal-in ma iya-do || You never cease to amaze me!
|| mah-ah-shah jeer-ah
|| what's going on?
|-
| maxaa yeelay
|| mah-ah-shah yee-lay
|| why?
|-
| maxaa iska leh
|| mah-ah-shah ees-kah lay
|| who is responsible?
|-
| maxaa lagu sameeyey
|| mah-ah-shah lah-goo sah-mee-yeh
|| what was done?
|-
| maxaa lagu sameeyay
|| mah-ah-shah lah-goo sah-mee-yahy
|| what was done to you?
|-
| maxaa lagu sameeyay
|| mah-ah-shah lah-goo sah-mee-yahy
|| what was done to him/her?
|}
|}


== Example Sentences ==
Here are some example sentences using these words:


{| class="wikitable"
== Dialogue ==
|-
 
! Somali
Here is a dialogue between two friends:
!! English Translation
 
|-
* Person 1: Hadaa, Siciid waxaa siiyay 100,000 dollarka.
| Maxaa dhacay?
(Translation: Really, Siciid gave me $100,000.)
|| What happened?
* Person 2: Haakaas? Hadaan soo noqnoqday.
|-
(Translation: Really? Unbelievable!)
| Maxaa ku dhacay?
 
|| What happened to you?
* Person 1: Maya! Waxaa had iyo jeer aan ku joognaa masjidkaas.
|-
(Translation: No way! I was at that mosque the other day.)
| Maxaa jira?
* Person 2: Adigu maalin ma iyado. Waaba ka farxi jiray inaad soo booqato.
|| What's going on?
(Translation: You never cease to amaze me. You always surprise me with your activities!)
|-
 
| Maxaa yeelay?
|| Why?
|-
| Maxaa iska leh?
|| Who is responsible?
|-
| Maxaa lagu sameeyey?
|| What was done?
|-
| Maxaa lagu sameeyay?
|| What was done to you?
|-
| Maxaa lagu sameeyay?
|| What was done to him/her?
|}


== Quiz ==
== Cultural Notes ==
Test your understanding of the expressions for expressing surprise in Somali with the following quiz:


1. What do you say when you want to ask what 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 jira?


2. What do you say when you want to ask why something happened?
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 yeelay?


3. What do you say when you want to ask who is responsible for something?
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 dhacay?
B. Maxaa ku dhacay?  
C. Maxaa iska leh?


4. What do you say when you want to ask what was done?
== Sources ==
A. Maxaa lagu sameeyey?
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somali_language Somali language]
B. Maxaa lagu sameeyay?
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somali_culture Somali culture]
C. Maxaa yeelay?
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somali_people Somali people]


Answers: 1. A, 2. C, 3. C, 4. A


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


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➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Languages|Languages]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[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!

Common Expressions

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

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

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


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


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