Dadnimo
Pronunciation: Daad-nimo
Meaning: Humanity/Kindness
Example: Waa inaan dadnimo u muujinaa dadka kale.
(We should show humanity to others.)
Day: June 1, 2025
Luqad
Pronunciation: LOO-khad
Meaning: Language
Example Sentence: Af Soomaaligu waa luqad qurux badan.
Translation: The Somali language is a beautiful language.
Kaadi
Pronunciation: KAA-dee
Meaning: Urine
Example Sentence: Wiilku sariirta ayuu ku dul kaadiyay.
Translation: The boy urinated on the bed.
Tafatir
Pronunciation: TAH-fah-TEER
Meaning: Editing, revision
Example Sentence: Tafatirka buuggu wuxuu qaatay bilo.
Translation: Editing the book took months.
Ruux
Pronunciation: ROOH
Meaning: Person, soul, spirit
Example Sentence: Ruux walba waxaay leedahay riyooyin u gaar ah.
Translation: Every person has their own dreams.
Qani
Pronunciation: KHA-nee (with a guttural “kh”)
Meaning: Rich, wealthy
Example Sentence: Ninkaasi waa qani oo wuxuu leeyahay guryo badan.
Translation: That man is rich and owns many houses.
Uunsi
Pronunciation: OO-un-see
Meaning: Incense, pleasant fragrance
Example Sentence: Guriga waxaa ka buuxa uunsi macaan.
Translation: The house is filled with sweet incense.
Jecel
Pronunciation: JEH-el
Meaning: Love, affection; to love
Example: Waxaan jeclahay inaan akhriyo buugaagta.
Translation: I love to read books.
Xaflad
Pronunciation: HAF-lad
Meaning: Celebration, party
Example Sentence: Xaflad weyn ayaa lagu qabtay magaalada.
Translation: A big celebration was held in the city.
Xasillooni
Pronunciation: HA-sill-OO-nee
Meaning: Peace, stability, calmness
Example Sentence: Dalku wuxuu u baahan yahay xasillooni si uu u horumaro.
Translation: The country needs peace to develop.