Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Somali learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn specific Somali vocabulary you will need when talking about education.
Education system in Somalia
The education system in Somalia has been severely affected by the country's civil war. Before the war, the education system was modeled after the Italian system. Nowadays, however, the educational system of Somalia is in crisis. Only one in five children has access to education, and the literacy rate is estimated to be below 38.5%.
Despite the situation, Somali people put great value on education, and many families dream of sending their children to school.
Vocabulary
Here are some common words and phrases related to education that you can use to talk about this topic.
School subjects
If you want to name or discuss school subjects, these words and phrases might come in handy:
| Somali | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| luqadaqaynta | loo-kah-daah-kain-tah | Language learning |
| culuumada gaarka ah | choo-loom-ah-daah gahr-kah ah | Science |
| Jaameecaad | jaa-meh-cah-ahd | University |
| Bioloji | bee-oh-low-jee | Biology |
| iskuulka | is-kuul-kah | School |
| Hisab | hee-sahb | Mathematics |
Useful phrases
You may want to also use some phrases related to education:
- Waa maxay ardayda aan hadal hayn?
(What are the students talking about?)
- Waxaan ardayda qaalisha ka dhigay fiidiyowga.
(I provided the students with homework.)
- Daraasado lagu baran karo.
(Lessons that can be learned)
- Waxaanu jeclaan lahaa inaan nolosha saxda ka hesho.
(We want to get a good life through education.)
Dialogue
Here's a possible dialogue between two students:
- Halimo: Maanta waxaan deynayaa dugsiga. Aduunka dadka waxay isticmaalaan shaqooyinka [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=118 Find native speakers] si ay su'aalo laftiisa ula weydiiyaan.
(Today, we have school. In the world, people use find native speakers to ask them any questions about their lessons.)
- Osman: Taasi waa inaan raacno heer caafimaad leh oo wax ka baran kara dugsiga.
(That's what we need in order to attain a healthy level of education.)
- Halimo: Saaxiib, maanta waxaan ardayda la dhisnayaa maalin walba ah.
(Friend, today we will educate students as we do every day.)
- Osman: Waxaanan ku arkaa inaad ku iman lahayd 'dugsiyada' oo loo adeegsanayo internetka.
(I see that you could join 'schools' that operate on the internet.)
Conclusion
We hope that this lesson has enriched your Somali vocabulary related to education. Remember that education is a powerful tool that can turn your life around. To improve your Somali vocabulary even more, you can use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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