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Somali and English are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.
Somali belongs to the Afro-Asiatic family while English belongs to the Indo-European family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.
Somali follows subject-object-verb (SOV) order while English follows subject-verb-object (SVO). The translator has to rebuild each sentence rather than substitute words in place, so the output will not line up word-for-word with your input. Splitting long sentences improves accuracy.
Somali: Approximately 16-21 million speakers worldwide, distributed across Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and diaspora communities. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Everyday phrases translated from Somali to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| Somali | English |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hello |
| Subax wanaagsan | Good morning |
| Galab wanaagsan | Good afternoon |
| Habeen wanaagsan | Good evening |
| Habeen wanaagsan | Good night |
| Nabad gelyo | Goodbye |
| Is arag danbe | See you later |
| Beri ayaan is aragnaa | See you tomorrow |
| Soo dhawoow | Welcome |
| Sidee tahay | How are you? |
| Waan fiicanahay, mahadsanid | I am fine, thank you |
| Maalin wanaagsan | Have a good day |
| Somali | English |
|---|---|
| Fadlan | Please |
| Mahadsanid | Thank you |
| Aad baad u mahadsantahay | Thank you very much |
| Waa lagu soo dhawaynayaa | You are welcome |
| Haa | Yes |
| Maya | No |
| Raali noqo | Excuse me |
| Waan ka xumahay | I am sorry |
| Dhib malahan | No problem |
| Dabcan | Of course |
| Hambalyo | Congratulations |
| Nasiib wacan | Good luck |
| Somali | English |
|---|---|
| Magacaa | What is your name? |
| Waan ku faraxsanahay inaan kula kulmo | Nice to meet you |
| Xagee ka timid | Where are you from? |
| Meeqa sano ayaad jirtaa | How old are you? |
| Waxaan ahay arday | I am a student |
| Waxaan halkan ku joogaa fasax | I am here on holiday |
| Waxaan halkaan u joogaa shaqo | I am here for work |
| Kani waa saaxiibkay | This is my friend |
| Somali | English |
|---|---|
| Mid | One |
| Laba | Two |
| Saddex | Three |
| Afar | Four |
| Shan | Five |
| Lix | Six |
| Toddoba | Seven |
| Sideed | Eight |
| Sagaal | Nine |
| Toban | Ten |
| Boqol | One hundred |
| Kun | One thousand |
| Somali | English |
|---|---|
| Maanta | Today |
| Berrito | Tomorrow |
| Shalay | Yesterday |
| Hadda | Now |
| Ka dib | Later |
| Waa imisa saac? | What time is it? |
| Subaxdii | In the morning |
| Fiidkii | In the evening |
| Isniin | Monday |
| Jimcaha | Friday |
| Todobaadka soo socda | Next week |
| Hal saac | One hour |
| Somali | English |
|---|---|
| Aaway musqusha? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Aaway saldhiga tareenka? | Where is the train station? |
| Aaway madaarkii? | Where is the airport? |
| Sideen ku gaadhaa? | How do I get there? |
| Bidix u leexo | Turn left |
| Midig u leexo | Turn right |
| Si toos ah u soco | Go straight ahead |
| Way dhowdahay | It is near |
| Way fogtahay | It is far |
| Waan lumay | I am lost |
| Waxaan u baahanahay tagsi | I need a taxi |
| Halkeen ka iibsan karaa tigidh? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| Waa imisa tigidhku? | How much is the ticket? |
| Ammaan ma tahay in la socdo? | Is it safe to walk? |
| Somali | English |
|---|---|
| Waan gaajoonayaa | I am hungry |
| Waan harranahay | I am thirsty |
| Biyo, fadlan | Water, please |
| Miis laba ah, fadlan | A table for two, please |
| Liiska cuntada, fadlan | The menu, please |
| Maxaad ku talinaysaa? | What do you recommend? |
| Waxaan jeclaan lahaa tan | I would like this |
| Waa macaan | It is delicious |
| Biilka, fadlan | The bill, please |
| Hilib ma cuno | I do not eat meat |
| Waxa aan leeyahay xasaasiyad cunto | I have a food allergy |
| Kafee | Coffee |
| Shaaha | Tea |
| Rooti | Bread |
| Somali | English |
|---|---|
| Immisa ayay ku kacaysaa? | How much does this cost? |
| Aad bay qaali u tahay | It is too expensive |
| Miyaad aqbashaa kaararka deynta? | Do you accept credit cards? |
| Kaliya waan eegayaa | I am just looking |
| Waan qaadan doonaa | I will take it |
| Furan | Open |
| Xiran | Closed |
| Gelitaanka | Entrance |
| Ka bax | Exit |
| Aaway suuqii? | Where is the market? |
| Somali | English |
|---|---|
| Caawin | Help |
| Wac dhakhtar | Call a doctor |
| Wac booliiska | Call the police |
| Waxaan u baahanahay caawimaad | I need help |
| Waan xanuunsanahay | I am sick |
| Aaway isbitaalkii? | Where is the hospital? |
| Aaway farmashiyihii? | Where is the pharmacy? |
| Halkan way ku xanuunaysaa | It hurts here |
| Waxaan u baahanahay dhakhtar | I need a doctor |
| Isbitaal u dhow ma jiraa? | Is there a hospital nearby? |
| Somali | English |
|---|---|
| Ma ku hadashaa Ingiriis? | Do you speak English? |
| Ma fahmin | I do not understand |
| Waan fahmay | I understand |
| Fadlan si tartiib ah u hadal | Please speak slowly |
| Fadlan ku celi taas | Please repeat that |
| Fadlan qor | Please write it down |
| Maxay tani ka dhigan tahay? | What does this mean? |
| Sideed u tidhaahdaa tan? | How do you say this? |
| Waan baranayaa | I am learning |
| Wax yar baan hadlayaa | I speak a little |
| Ma i caawin kartaa? | Can you help me? |
| Ma garanayo | I do not know |
Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.
English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.
Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.
Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.
English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.
Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc
The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.
Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Primarily spoken in Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia (Ogaden region), Kenya (northeastern provinces), and Somali diaspora worldwide.
Uses Latin alphabet with 21 letters: A, B, C, D, DH, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, KH, L, M, N, O, Q, R, S, SH, T, U, W, X, Y
Features distinctive pharyngeal consonants, uvular stops, and tone system with high, low, and falling tones affecting grammatical meaning.
Subject-object-verb (SOV) word order. Complex verbal morphology with focus marking system and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.
Contains loanwords from Arabic, Italian, English, and various contact languages due to trade and colonial history.
Part of the Afro-Asiatic family, specifically the Cushitic branch, related to Oromo and other Horn of Africa languages.
Uses Latin script officially since 1972, historically also used Arabic script and indigenous Osmanya script.
Multiple scripts used historically, Latin script adopted as official in 1972, though Arabic script still used for religious purposes.
Approximately 16-21 million speakers worldwide, distributed across Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and diaspora communities.
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