The History of the Written Somali Language | From Oral to Latin Script

Somali history & culture, Somali language / /

Somali is a Cushitic language spoken by over 24 million people across the Horn of Africa and the Somali diaspora. With roots likely dating back to the first millennium BCE, Somali boasts a rich oral tradition of poetry, storytelling, and proverbs. For centuries, Somali was almost exclusively spoken. Oral literature served as the primary medium […]

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What Do You Call Your Relations in Somali? –  A Family Words Guide

Somali language, Videos / /

Somali has different words for aunts, uncles and cousins depending on whether they’re on your mother’s or father’s side — a distinction English doesn’t make at all. Here’s the full guide. If you’ve ever tried to explain to a Somali relative which “Aunt Faduma” you mean in English, you’ve probably run into the limits of

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Bilingual books

Somali language / /

Dual language books and Somali language learning for children are my passion. Please check-in to find out what new titles have been added. Contact me if you have particular query or a request for a type of book you might have in mind or just to say hello.

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