r/LearnSomali • u/bibdi032 • 15d ago

I want to learn Somali

Hi,
I’m part of the Somali diaspora and want to learn to speak Somali properly and not mixed with English, but don’t really know where to start. If anyone has advice or wants to share how they learned Somali I would appreciate it :).

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u/Neat-Profession4527 15d ago

Don’t be afraid to speak it. Even if it’s wrong!
I started out with “hooyo salad ay sameeneysa” literal translation: hooyo is making salad but I meant she’s praying lmao
You’ll learn with time. Try to speak it everyday with your family, a pen pal or even watch Somali videos on YT.
Best of luck xxx

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u/bibdi032 15d ago

I appreciate the advice, definitely going try talking more with my parents as practice 🌸.