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Af-Soomaali (Somali) is the national language of Somalia, spoken by ~25 million people worldwide. This reference tool is for Midrar Academy students.

Somali ↔ English Word Reference

Search and explore vocabulary across ten categories.

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
SomaliEnglishPronunciationNotes