Language/Somali/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion
Hi Somali learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn how to give your opinion in Somali. Giving your opinion is an important part of any conversation, and it's essential to be able to express yourself clearly and accurately. We will look at the different ways to give your opinion in Somali, as well as some useful phrases and expressions. Let's get started!
Ways to Give Your Opinion
There are several ways to give your opinion in Somali. Here are some of the most common:
- Waxaan qabaa - I think
- Waxaan u maleynayaa - I believe
- Waxaan u arkaa - I see
- Waxaan u malaynayaa - I guess
- Waxaan u maleynayaa - I suppose
- Waxaan u maleynayaa - I imagine
Expressing Agreement
When expressing agreement with someone else's opinion, you can use the following phrases:
- Waan ogahay - I agree
- Waan aqbalayaa - I accept
- Waan raacsanahay - I'm in agreement
- Waan fahamsanahay - I understand
- Waan qirsanahay - I admit
Expressing Disagreement
When expressing disagreement with someone else's opinion, you can use the following phrases:
- Ma aqbali karo - I can't accept
- Ma qabo - I don't think so
- Ma fahamsanahay - I don't understand
- Ma qirsanahay - I don't admit
- Ma raacsanahay - I'm not in agreement
Examples
Here are some examples of how to give your opinion in Somali:
| Somali | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Waxaan qabaa in ... | wa-haan kah-baa in | I think that ... |
| Waxaan u maleynayaa in ... | wa-haan oo mah-lay-nah-yaa in | I believe that ... |
| Waxaan u arkaa in ... | wa-haan oo ah-kar-kaa in | I see that ... |
| Waxaan u malaynayaa in ... | wa-haan oo mah-lah-nah-yaa in | I guess that ... |
| Waxaan u maleynayaa in ... | wa-haan oo mah-lay-nah-yaa in | I suppose that ... |
| Waxaan u maleynayaa in ... | wa-haan oo mah-lay-nah-yaa in | I imagine that ... |
Quiz
Test your understanding of giving your opinion in Somali with this quiz:
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How do you say "I agree" in Somali? | Waan ogahay |
| How do you say "I don't understand" in Somali? | Ma fahamsanahay |
| How do you say "I don't think so" in Somali? | Ma qabo |
| How do you say "I accept" in Somali? | Waan aqbalayaa |
| How do you say "I'm in agreement" in Somali? | Waan raacsanahay |
| How do you say "I don't admit" in Somali? | Ma qirsanahay |
That's it for this lesson on giving your opinion in Somali! To improve your Somali Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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