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Somali Vocabulary - Geography
Hi Somali learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn some of the most important Somali words related to geography. We will learn how to say the names of different countries, cities, and other geographical features in Somali.
Countries
| Somali | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Soomaaliya | So-maa-lee-yah | Somalia |
| Itoobiya | Ee-toh-bee-yah | Ethiopia |
| Jabuuti | Jah-boo-tee | Djibouti |
| Kiiniya | Kee-nee-yah | Kenya |
| Ugaanda | Oo-gah-nah-dah | Uganda |
| Suudaan | Soo-dah-ahn | Sudan |
| Masar | Mah-sahr | Egypt |
| Liibiya | Lee-bee-yah | Libya |
| Tuunis | Too-nees | Tunisia |
| Aljeeriya | Al-jee-ree-yah | Algeria |
| Marooko | Mah-roh-koh | Morocco |
Cities
| Somali | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Muqdisho | Mook-deesh-oh | Mogadishu |
| Hargeysa | Har-gay-sah | Hargeisa |
| Boosaaso | Boh-sah-soh | Bosaso |
| Garoowe | Gah-roh-weh | Garowe |
| Kismaayo | Kee-smaa-yoh | Kismayo |
| Baydhabo | Bahy-dah-boh | Baydhabo |
| Gaalkacyo | Gah-lahk-ah-choh | Galkayo |
| Laascaanood | Lah-sah-kah-nood | Las Anod |
| Beledweyne | Beh-lehd-weyn-eh | Beledweyne |
| Jowhar | Joh-hahr | Jowhar |
| Ceerigaabo | Cheer-ee-gah-boh | Ceerigaabo |
Other Geographical Features
| Somali | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Webi | Weh-bee | River |
| Buur | Boo-r | Mountain |
| Xeeb | Kheeb | Beach |
| Bad | Bahd | Sea |
| Dhul | Dhool | Land |
| Biyo | Bee-yoh | Water |
| Dab | Dahb | Oil |
| Xoolo | Khoh-loh | Animals |
| Beer | Beh-r | Well |
| Xagal | Khah-gahl | Forest |
| Xeebta | Kheeb-tah | Coast |
Practice
To improve your Somali Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Quiz
Test your knowledge of Somali geography with the following quiz:
- What is the Somali word for "river"?
- What is the Somali word for "mountain"?
- What is the Somali word for "beach"?
- What is the Somali word for "sea"?
- What is the Somali word for "land"?
- What is the Somali word for "water"?
- What is the Somali word for "oil"?
- What is the Somali word for "animals"?
- What is the Somali word for "well"?
- What is the Somali word for "forest"?
- What is the Somali word for "coast"?
Answers: 1. Webi 2. Buur 3. Xeeb 4. Bad 5. Dhul 6. Biyo 7. Dab 8. Xoolo 9. Beer 10. Xagal 11. Xeebta
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