Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi Somali learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the most important Somali words related to drinks. Knowing these words will help you to order drinks in a restaurant or bar, and to understand what people are talking about when they mention drinks. Let's get started! 🤗
Drinks
Here is a list of the most common drinks in Somali:
| Somali | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| shaah | shaah | tea |
| caano | kaano | milk |
| biyo | biyo | water |
| qaxwaad | qaaxwaad | juice |
| maandeeq | maan-deeq | soda |
Alcoholic Drinks
Alcoholic drinks are not very common in Somalia, but here are some of the most popular ones:
| Somali | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| cabbad | cab-bad | beer |
| saaro | saaro | wine |
| qaad | qaad | spirit |
| qaad-shinbiil | qaad-shin-biil | whisky |
| qaad-xoog | qaad-xoog | vodka |
Coffee
Coffee is an important part of Somali culture. Here are some of the most popular coffee drinks:
| Somali | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| shaah-macaan | shaah-ma-can | sweet tea |
| shaah-cad | shaah-cad | black tea |
| shaah-xalaal | shaah-xa-laal | herbal tea |
| shaah-qadhaadh | shaah-qa-daadh | spiced tea |
| shaah-qamadi | shaah-qa-ma-di | cardamom tea |
Conclusion
Now you know the most important Somali words related to drinks. You can use them to order drinks in a restaurant or bar, and to understand what people are talking about when they mention drinks. To improve your Somali Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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