Somali ↔ English Word Reference
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Somali Language Facts
ScriptLatin alphabet (official since 1972)
FamilyCushitic branch of Afroasiatic
GrammarGender + noun case system
Word OrderSubject–Object–Verb (SOV)
Peace greeting"Nabad" = peace — reflects core value
Speakers~25 million worldwide
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