Month: Sep 2026
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Somali words used today alongside Arabic loanwords
Did you know that around 15-20% of vocabulary in the Somali language today is believed to have come from Arabic? While some original Somali words have largely been superseded in use by Arabic loanwords, other Somali words are still used alongside the Arabic word to convey the same meaning or…
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A Day in My Life: Somali Language Learning
Salam! It’s been such a long time since I’ve posted anything, so I thought I would do something a little different. As a beginner, I want to help other learners so I thought I would share this paragraph of an imaginary day of my life to help others learn some…
Iftiin Learns 