Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Modes-of-Transportation
As a seasoned Somali language instructor, I am excited to teach you the Somali words for various modes of transportation. Whether you are planning a trip to Somalia or just want to expand your vocabulary, this lesson will guide you through the essential vocabulary you need to know. Let's get started!
Ground Transportation
Car
A car is called "garoon" in Somali.
| Somali | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Garoon | gah-roon | Car |
Bus
A bus is called "autobus" in Somali.
| Somali | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Autobus | ow-toh-boos | Bus |
Train
A train is called "qalab" in Somali.
| Somali | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Qalab | kah-lahb | Train |
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is called "meykada" in Somali.
| Somali | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Meykada | may-kah-dah | Motorcycle |
Bicycle
A bicycle is called "bisikilada" in Somali.
| Somali | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Bisikilada | bee-see-kee-lah-dah | Bicycle |
Air Transportation
Airplane
An airplane is called "diyaarad" in Somali.
| Somali | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Diyaarad | dee-yah-rahd | Airplane |
Helicopter
A helicopter is called "weynayeed" in Somali.
| Somali | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Weynayeed | way-nah-yeed | Helicopter |
I hope this lesson was helpful in teaching you the Somali vocabulary for modes of transportation. Keep practicing and using these words in context to reinforce your learning. In the next lesson, we will discuss vocabulary related to directions and locations in Somali. Happy learning!