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English-Somali Online Translator by ArabicLib

Welcome to the English-Somali Translator from ArabicLib – a cutting-edge online tool designed to effortlessly translate text between English and Somali. Whether you are a language learner, a professional translator, or simply need instant translations for travel or communication, our translator supports more than 100 languages and thousands of language pairs, guaranteeing you broad versatility for every need.

How ArabicLib Online Translator Works

ArabicLib offers a user-friendly interface with two simple windows: one for your input text and one for the translation. Paste or type your text in one window, select the languages, and get an accurate translation instantly. Unique to ArabicLib, you can also translate text within HTML content, making it an invaluable tool for website localization and content creators.

Comparing English and Somali: Similarities and Differences

Although English and Somali are distinct languages, each with its own origins and structure, they are both widely spoken and essential in global communication.

  • Origin and Family: English is a Germanic language, part of the Indo-European family, while Somali belongs to the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic family.
  • Script: English uses the Latin alphabet; Somali also uses a version of the Latin alphabet standardized in 1972.
  • Phonology: Somali includes unique consonant and vowel sounds not present in English, which can be a challenge in pronunciation and listening comprehension for learners.
  • Grammar:
    • English: Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order, strict tense system, widespread use of articles.
    • Somali: Typically also SVO, but with rich use of grammatical gender and noun inflection. Somali sentences often include complex verb forms and pronoun suffixes.
  • Similarity: Both languages have incorporated international loanwords and have growing digital terminology.
  • Difference: Somali has extensive use of noun cases and infixes, while English has comparatively simpler noun forms but more irregular verbs.

Translating between English and Somali requires understanding these fundamental differences, especially regarding gender, pluralization, and verb conjugation. Cultural expressions and idioms also often require adaptation, not literal translation, for natural results.

Top 30 Most Popular English-Somali Words

  1. hello — wac
  2. goodbye — nabad gelyo
  3. please — fadlan
  4. thank you — mahadsanid
  5. yes — haa
  6. no — maya
  7. man — nin
  8. woman — naag
  9. boy — wiil
  10. girl — gabar
  11. father — aabbe
  12. mother — hooyo
  13. friend — saaxiib
  14. house — guri
  15. water — biyo
  16. food — cunto
  17. school — dugsi
  18. teacher — macallin
  19. student — arday
  20. book — buug
  21. love — jecel
  22. money — lacag
  23. market — suq
  24. city — magaalo
  25. family — qoys
  26. car — gaari
  27. road — waddo
  28. world — adduun
  29. day — maalin
  30. night — habeen

Comprehensive English-Somali Dictionary

ArabicLib provides access to a powerful English-Somali dictionary containing hundreds of thousands of word translations, detailed definitions, correct pronunciation, sentence examples, and synonyms. This tool is perfect for students, translators, or anyone curious about the depth of both languages.

Interactive Language Tests & Learning Cards

Enhance your vocabulary and language skills with our convenient test module featuring flashcards. Choose the correct translation for a given word or phrase in either direction (any of our 100+ supported languages) and track your progress over time. This interactive mode combines learning and fun, making it easy to remember key words and phrases.

Phrasebook and Basic Vocabulary for Travelers and Learners

ArabicLib is more than a translator; it’s a full language resource. Check out our Phrasebook section for essential real-life expressions, and dive into the Lexicon area where you’ll find basic vocabulary and common idioms for everyday communication. Whether traveling, studying, or connecting with Somali speakers, our resources are designed to support your journey from beginner to advanced.

Popular translations

I exhausted my workers.Shaqaalaheyga waan daalay.
He only eats fruits.Waxa uu cunaa miraha kaliya.
It was a reasonable rule.Waxay ahayd xeer macquul ah.
He plays the piano better than me.Wuxuu ii ciyaaraa biyaano si ka fiican aniga.
Why do people need wars?Maxay dadku ugu baahan yihiin dagaallo?
Keep me informed.Ila socodsii.
The moon has no light of its own.Dayaxu ma laha iftiin u gaar ah.
What the hell are you doing?Waa maxay jahannamada aad samaynayso?
I have high blood pressure.Waxaan qabaa cadaadis dhiig oo sarreeya.
Nobody I know buys CDs anymore.Qof aan aqaan ma iibsanayo CD-yada.
He invited me to a party.Wuxuu igu casuumay xaflad.
Swear by the beard of a prophet.Nabiga gadhkiisa ku dhaarta.
I bought an old car.Waxaan iibsaday baabuur duug ah.
Where do you see books?Xagee ku aragtaa buugaag?
Worth a visit to New York.Mudan in la booqdo New York.
He is now cleaning his room.Hadda waxa uu nadiifinayaa qolkiisa.
I danced all night.Habeenkii oo dhan waan dheelayay.
Lemon tea, please.Shaah liin, fadlan.
I played the accordion.Waxaan ciyaaray accordion.
I love eating Korean food.Waxaan jeclahay cunista cuntada Kuuriya
Are you for or against this bill?Ma waxaad taageersan tahay ama diidan tahay biilkan?
Suddenly it started to rain.Markiiba waxaa bilowday roob.
My mother loves tea very much.Hooyaday waxay aad u jeceshahay shaaha.
He sent me an urgent telegram.Wuxuu ii soo diray telegram degdeg ah.
Unfortunately, he refused to come.Nasiib darro, wuu diiday inuu yimaado.
English is my native language.Ingiriisi waa luqaddayda hooyo.
He never gets to school by bus.Waligii iskuul kuma tago bas.
The cat was sleeping on the table.Bisadu waxay hurudday miiska.
There is a man next to the pond.Balliga agtiisa nin baa jooga.
These are simple suggestions.Kuwani waa talooyin fudud.

Lexicon

Cost Optimization (Kordhinta Qiimaha)hemostasis (hemostasis)gradient (isjiidjiid)leather (harag)quilted (la shiiday)volunteering (iskaa wax u qabso)blazer (blazer)pipecutters (tuubooyinka)fun (madadaalo)watershed (biyo-mareen)intelligence (garaadka)thread (dunta)costume (lebbiska)lithium-ion (lithium-ion)Galangal (Galangal)stance (mawqif)resource efficiency (waxtarka kheyraadka)Polyphony (Polyphony)anxiety (walaac)throw (tuur)Mosque (Masjidka)charging time (wakhtiga dallacaadda)preoperative (qalliin ka hor)automation (automation)behavioral_activation (dhaqan_dhaqaale)nocturnal (habeennimo)wood smoke (qiiqa alwaax)heat deflector (kulaylka leexiya)Spam (Spam)microlearning (barasho yar)legend (halyeey)passport (baasaboor)hose (tuubada)Imitation (Ku dayashada)community engagement (ka qaybgalka bulshada)Fresco (Fresco)remedy (daawo)grow lights (kori nalalka)throughput (wax soo saarka)Medina (Madiina)Symmetry (Summetry)victory (guul)border (xuduud)chambray (chambray)termites (dhogorta)species (noocyada)adaptation (la qabsiga)hue (midab)Campaign (Ololaha)prosthetic (prosthesis)Raka'ah (Raka'ah)caviar (caviar)leading role (door hoggaamineed)Mint (Mint)Philosophy (Falsafadda)water (biyo)category (qaybta)salmon (salmon)vibrato (vibrato)Parsley (dhir)Coordination (Iskudubarid)actor (jilaa)red giant (Rafaa cas)grief (murugo)contact (xiriir)realism (xaqiiqada)Governance (Dawladnimada)tick (sax)datum (datum)Self-efficacy (Isku-kalsoonaanta)limousine (limousine)Transparency (Hufnaan)balloon (buufin)scene (muuqaal)plugin hybrid (plugin hybrid)dragonfly (maslaxo)root (xidid)map (khariidad)accolade (bogaadin)frog (rah)trophy (koob)virtual classroom (fasalka casriga ah)water culture (dhaqanka biyaha)host (martigeliyaha)meteor (meteor)Sharia (Shareecada)flavonoid (flavonoids)Habits (Caadooyinka)Cognition (Garashada)plug-in (ku xidhid)foil packet (xirmo bireed)host (martigeliyaha)temperature probe (baaritaanka heerkulka)Celery Seed (Selery Abuurka)coap (dharbaaxo)Accountability (La xisaabtanka)light intensity (xoogga iftiinka)gilet (gilet)comet (maroodi)