What’s up? – (waats ap) – Maxaa jira?
How are you? – (haw aar yuu) – Sidee tahay?
I’m fine. – (aam fayn) – Waan fiicanahay
Thank you. – (thank yuu) – Mahadsanid
You’re welcome. – (yoor welkaman) – Adigaa mudan
Excuse me. – (iks-kyuus mi) – Iga raalli noqo
Sorry. – (soori) – Waan ka xumahay
No problem. – (no prooblam) – Dhib ma leh
Please. – (faliis) – Fadlan
Good morning. – (guud moorning) – Subax wanaagsan
Good afternoon. – (guud afternuun) – Galab wanaagsan
Good evening. – (guud iivning) – Fiid wanaagsan
Good night. – (guud naayt) – Habeen wanaagsan
See you later. – (sii yuu leytar) – Mar dambe ayaan is arki doonnaa
Take care. – (teyk keer) – Is ilaali
What do you mean? – (waat du yuu miin) – Maxaad ka wadaa?
I don’t know. – (aay doont no) – Ma aqaan
I understand. – (aay andar-istaand) – Waan fahmay
I agree. – (aay agree) – Waan ku raacsanahay
I disagree. – (aay dis-agrii) – Kuma raacsani
That’s right. – (dhaats raayt) – Waa sax
That’s wrong. – (dhaats rong) – Waa qalad
Of course. – (ov koers) – Dabcan
Maybe. – (meybi) – Malaha
Sure. – (shoor) – Haa
Wait a moment. – (weyt a mowmant) – Hal ilbiriqsi sug
Come here. – (kam hiir) – Kaalay halkan
Go away. – (goo awey) – Tag
Sit down. – (sit dawn) – Fadhiiso
Stand up. – (istaand ap) – Istaag
Be careful. – (bii keeful) – Iska jir
Hurry up. – (hari ap) – Degdeg
Slow down. – (isloo dawn) – Is deji
What time is it? – (waat taaym is it) – Saacaddu waa imisa?
How much is this? – (haw mach is this) – Immisa ayuu yahay?
Too expensive. – (tuu ikispeensiv) – Aad buu u qaali yahay
Cheap. – (jiip) – Raqiis
I like it. – (aay laayk it) – Waan jeclahay
I don’t like it. – (aay doont laayk it) – Ma jecli
It’s okay. – (its okeey) – Waa hagaag
That’s enough. – (dhaats inaf) – Waa ku filan
What happened? – (waat hapand) – Maxaa dhacay?
What’s your name? – (waats yoor neym) – Magacaa?
My name is… – (maay neym is) – Magacaygu waa…
Where are you from? – (weer aar yuu from) – Xaggee baad ka timid?
I’m from Somalia. – (aam from somaaliya) – Soomaaliya ayaan ka imid
How old are you? – (haw oold aar yuu) – Immisa jir baad tahay?
I’m hungry. – (aam hangari) – Waan gaajaysanahay
I’m thirsty. – (aam thaarsti) – Waan harraadsanahay
I’m tired. – (aam taayard) – Waan daalay
I’m sick. – (aam sik) – Waan xanuunsanahay
Help me. – (help mi) – I caawi
Call the police. – (kool dha boliis) – Booliska wac
I need this. – (aay niid this) – Tan ayaan u baahanahay
I don’t need it. – (aay doont niid it) – Uma baahni
What do you want? – (waat du yuu want) – Maxaad rabtaa?
I want food. – (aay want fuud) – Cunto ayaan rabaa
Let’s go. – (lets goo) – Aan tagno
Come with me. – (kam with mi) – Ila soco
Stay here. – (istey hiir) – Halkan joog
What are you doing? – (waat aar yuu duuin) – Maxaad samaynaysaa?
I’m working. – (aam warkin) – Waan shaqaynayaa
I’m studying. – (aam istadin) – Waan baranayaa
I’m sleeping. – (aam sliipin) – Waan seexanayaa
I’m ready. – (aam redi) – Waan diyaar ahay
Not yet. – (not yet) – Weli maya
Right now. – (raayt naaw) – Hadda
Later. – (leytar) – Mar dambe
Yesterday. – (yesterdey) – Shalay
Tomorrow. – (tumoro) – Berri
Always. – (oolweys) – Mar walba
Never. – (nevar) – Marna
Sometimes. – (samtaayms) – Mararka qaar
Again. – (ageyn) – Mar kale
Stop. – (istop) – Jooji
Listen. – (lisan) – Dhegayso
Look. – (luuk) – Fiiri
Speak. – (spiik) – Hadal
Be quiet. – (bii kwaayat) – Aamus
I’m busy. – (aam bisi) – Mashquul baan ahay
I’m free. – (aam frii) – Waan firaaqo ahay
What’s wrong? – (waats rong) – Maxaa qaldan?
Everything is fine. – (evrithing is fayn) – Wax walba waa hagaagsan yihiin
I’m happy. – (aam haapi) – Waan faraxsanahay
I’m sad. – (aam saad) – Waan murugaysanahay
Congratulations. – (kongrajuleyshans) – Hambalyo
Good luck. – (guud lak) – Nasiib wacan
Welcome. – (welkam) – Soo dhawoow
Enjoy it. – (enjoy it) – Ku raaxayso
Take it easy. – (teyk it iizi) – Is deji
I trust you. – (aay trast yuu) – Waan ku aaminsanahay
Believe me. – (biliiv mi) – I rumee
It’s true. – (its tru) – Waa run
It’s false. – (its fools) – Waa been
What’s next? – (waats nekist) – Maxaa xiga?
That’s all. – (dhaats ool) – Intaas waa ku filan
For example. – (for iksaampal) – Tusaale ahaan
In general. – (in jenral) – Guud ahaan
In my opinion. – (in maay opinion) – Aniga aragtidayda
Thank you very much. – (thank yuu veri mach) – Aad baad u mahadsan tahay

What’s going on? – (waats gooyin on) – Maxaa socda?
Are you okay? – (aar yuu okeey) – Ma fiican tahay?
I’m okay. – (aam okeey) – Waan fiicanahay
Not really. – (not riili) – Runtii maya
I think so. – (aay think soo) – Sidaas ayaan u malaynayaa
I don’t think so. – (aay doont think soo) – Sidaas uma malaynayo
That makes sense. – (dhaat meyks sens) – Waa macquul
I have no idea. – (aay haav no aaydiya) – Fikrad ma lihi
Can you help me? – (kaan yuu help mi) – Ma i caawin kartaa?
Sure, no problem. – (shoor no prooblam) – Haa, dhib ma leh
What do you need? – (waat du yuu niid) – Maxaad u baahan tahay?
I need help. – (aay niid help) – Gargaar ayaan u baahanahay
Please wait. – (faliis weyt) – Fadlan sug
Just a minute. – (jast a minit) – Hal daqiiqo
I’ll be back. – (aayl bii baak) – Waan soo laabanayaa
Come back later. – (kam baak leytar) – Mar dambe kaalay
Let me see. – (let mi sii) – Aan arko
I’ll try. – (aayl taraay) – Waan isku dayayaa
I can do it. – (aay kaan du it) – Waan samayn karaa
I can’t do it. – (aay kaant du it) – Ma samayn karo
It depends. – (it dipends) – Waxay ku xiran tahay
That’s possible. – (dhaats posibal) – Waa suurtagal
That’s impossible. – (dhaats imposibal) – Suurtagal ma aha
I’m sure. – (aam shoor) – Waan hubaa
I’m not sure. – (aam not shoor) – Ma hubo
Exactly. – (igzaaktli) – Sidaas saxda ah
Almost. – (oolmoost) – Ku dhowaad
Right away. – (raayt awey) – Isla markiiba
At the moment. – (at dha mowmant) – Xilligan
In the future. – (in dha fiyuutar) – Mustaqbalka
In the past. – (in dha paast) – Hore
From now on. – (from naaw on) – Laga bilaabo hadda
As soon as possible. – (as suun as posibal) – Sida ugu dhaqsaha badan
Once again. – (wans ageyn) – Mar kale
For now. – (for naaw) – Hadda
All the time. – (ool dha taaym) – Waqti walba
At least. – (at liist) – Ugu yaraan
At most. – (at moost) – Ugu badnaan
On time. – (on taaym) – Waqtigii
Too late. – (tuu leyt) – Aad u daahsan
Early. – (erli) – Hore
Late. – (leyt) – Daahsan
What’s the problem? – (waats dha prooblam) – Dhibku waa maxay?
There is a problem. – (dher is a prooblam) – Dhib ayaa jira
No problem at all. – (no prooblam at ool) – Dhib haba yaraatee ma leh
I’m confused. – (aam konfyuusd) – Waan wareersanahay
I’m serious. – (aam siiriyas) – Runtii ayaan ka hadlayaa
I’m joking. – (aam jookin) – Waan kaftamayaa
Believe it or not. – (biliiv it or not) – Rumayso ama ha rumaysan
To be honest. – (tu bii onist) – Run ahaantii
In my case. – (in maay keys) – Aniga xaaladdayda
In your case. – (in yoor keys) – Adiga xaaladdaada
As usual. – (as yuujuwal) – Sidii caadiga ahayd
For sure. – (for shoor) – Hubaal
No doubt. – (no daawt) – Shaki la’aan
I promise. – (aay proomis) – Waan ballan qaadayaa
I swear. – (aay swer) – Waan ku dhaaranayaa
Trust me. – (trast mi) – I aamin
It’s my fault. – (its maay foolt) – Waa khaladkayga
It’s your fault. – (its yoor foolt) – Waa khaladkaaga
Forget it. – (forgit it) – Iska daa
Never mind. – (nevar maaynd) – Ha ka welwelin
Leave me alone. – (liiv mi aloown) – Iga tag
Come on. – (kam on) – Kaalay / Hadda
Calm down. – (kaam dawn) – Is deji
Take a seat. – (teyk a siit) – Fadhiiso
Have a seat. – (haav a siit) – Fadhiiso
Make yourself comfortable. – (meyk yorself komfartabal) – Is raaxayso
Follow me. – (folo mi) – I raac
Show me. – (shoo mi) – I tus
Tell me more. – (tel mi moor) – Wax badan ii sheeg
What do you think? – (waat du yuu think) – Maxaad ka fikirtaa?
In my opinion. – (in maay opinyan) – Aniga aragtidayda
I changed my mind. – (aay cheynjd maay maaynd) – Fikirkaygii waan beddelay
It doesn’t matter. – (it dazant maatir) – Muhiim ma aha
That matters. – (dhaat maatirz) – Taasi waa muhiim
That’s interesting. – (dhaats interesting) – Waa xiiso leh
That’s boring. – (dhaats boorin) – Waa caajis
I like that. – (aay laayk dhaat) – Taas waan jeclahay
I hate that. – (aay heyt dhaat) – Taas waan necbahay
Be patient. – (bii peyshant) – Samir
Pay attention. – (pey atenjan) – Feejignow
Take notes. – (teyk noots) – Qor
Don’t forget. – (doont forgit) – Ha illaawin
Remember this. – (rimember this) – Tan xasuuso
That’s clear. – (dhaats kliir) – Waa caddahay
That’s confusing. – (dhaats konfyuuzing) – Waa wareer
I’m learning. – (aam larning) – Waan baranayaa
I’m improving. – (aam impruuvin) – Waan horumarayaa
Practice makes perfect. – (praktis meyks perfek) – Ku celcelin baa hagaajisa
One step at a time. – (wan istep at a taaym) – Tallaabo tallaabo
Don’t give up. – (doont giv ap) – Ha quusan
Keep going. – (kiip gooyin) – Sii wad
You can do it. – (yuu kaan du it) – Waad samayn kartaa
I believe in you. – (aay biliiv in yuu) – Waan kugu kalsoonahay
Good job. – (guud joob) – Shaqo wanaagsan
Well done. – (wel dan) – Aad u fiican
That’s amazing. – (dhaats ameyzing) – Waa cajiib
I’m proud of you. – (aam praawd ov yuu) – Waan kugu faanayaa
See you soon. – (sii yuu suun) – Goor dhow ayaan is arki doonnaa

What do you mean by that? – (waat du yuu miin baay dhaat) – Maxaad ula jeeddaa taas?
Can you explain? – (kaan yuu iks-pleyn) – Ma sharxi kartaa?
I don’t get it. – (aay doont get it) – Ma fahmin
Now I get it. – (naaw aay get it) – Hadda waan fahmay
That’s a good idea. – (dhaats a guud aaydiya) – Waa fikrad fiican
That’s a bad idea. – (dhaats a baad aaydiya) – Waa fikrad xun
Let’s do it. – (lets du it) – Aan samayno
Let’s not do it. – (lets not du it) – Aan samayn
I changed my plan. – (aay cheynjd maay plaan) – Qorshahaygii waan beddelay
What’s the plan? – (waats dha plaan) – Qorshuhu waa maxay?
Do you have time? – (du yuu haav taaym) – Waqti ma haysaa?
I have time. – (aay haav taaym) – Waqti waan hayaa
I don’t have time. – (aay doont haav taaym) – Waqti ma hayo
I’m busy right now. – (aam bisi raayt naaw) – Hadda waan mashquulsanahay
Maybe later. – (meybi leytar) – Malaha mar dambe
Let me know. – (let mi no) – I ogeysii
Keep in touch. – (kiip in tach) – Xiriir hayno
Call me later. – (kool mi leytar) – Mar dambe i soo wac
Text me. – (tekst mi) – I soo fariin
I missed your call. – (aay mist yoor kool) – Wicitaankaaga waan seegay
I’ll call you back. – (aayl kool yuu baak) – Waan ku soo wici doonaa
What’s your number? – (waats yoor nambar) – Lambarkaagu waa imisa?
Save my number. – (seeyv maay nambar) – Lambarkayga keydi
The line is busy. – (dha laayn is bisi) – Khadku waa mashquul
Can you hear me? – (kaan yuu hiir mi) – Ma i maqli kartaa?
I can hear you. – (aay kaan hiir yuu) – Waan ku maqlayaa
You’re breaking up. – (yoor breykin ap) – Codkaagu wuu go’go’ayaa
The connection is bad. – (dha konekshan is baad) – Xiriirku wuu xun yahay
Try again. – (taraay ageyn) – Mar kale isku day
It’s okay now. – (its okeey naaw) – Hadda waa hagaag
Where are we? – (weer aar wii) – Xaggee joognaa?
Where are you going? – (weer aar yuu gooyin) – Xaggee u socotaa?
I’m on my way. – (aam on maay wey) – Waan soo socdaa
I’ll be there soon. – (aayl bii dher suun) – Goor dhow waan imanayaa
I’m late. – (aam leyt) – Waan daahay
Sorry for being late. – (soori for biing leyt) – Raalli iga ahow daahitaanka
Thanks for waiting. – (thanks for weyting) – Mahadsanid sugitaanka
No rush. – (no rash) – Degdeg ma jiro
Take your time. – (teyk yoor taaym) – Waqtiga qaado
Let’s meet here. – (lets miit hiir) – Halkan aan ku kulanno
See you there. – (sii yuu dher) – Halkaas ayaan ku arki doonaa
Follow the road. – (folo dha rood) – Waddada raac
Turn left. – (tarn left) – Bidix u leexo
Turn right. – (tarn raayt) – Midig u leexo
Go straight. – (goo streyt) – Toos u soco
Stop here. – (istop hiir) – Halkan joogso
We’re close. – (wiir kloos) – Waan dhow nahay
We’re far. – (wiir faar) – Waan fog nahay
How far is it? – (haw faar is it) – Immisa ayuu fog yahay?
It’s nearby. – (its niirbaay) – Waa dhow
I like this place. – (aay laayk dhis pleys) – Meeshan waan jeclahay
It’s crowded. – (its kraawdid) – Waa ciriiri
It’s quiet. – (its kwaayat) – Waa deggan
It’s noisy. – (its nooyzi) – Waa buuq badan
It’s beautiful. – (its byuutiful) – Waa qurux badan
It’s ugly. – (its agli) – Waa fool xun
It’s clean. – (its kliin) – Waa nadiif
It’s dirty. – (its darti) – Waa wasakh
I feel comfortable. – (aay fiil kamfartabal) – Waan ku raaxaysanayaa
I feel uncomfortable. – (aay fiil an-kamfartabal) – Raaxo ma dareemayo
What do you want to eat? – (waat du yuu want tu iit) – Maxaad rabtaa inaad cunto?
I want rice. – (aay want rays) – Bariis ayaan rabaa
I want meat. – (aay want miit) – Hilib ayaan rabaa
I want vegetables. – (aay want vejitabalz) – Qudaar ayaan rabaa
I’m full. – (aam ful) – Waan dhergay
I’m still hungry. – (aam stil hangari) – Weli waan gaajaysanahay
It tastes good. – (it teysts guud) – Wuu macaan yahay
It tastes bad. – (it teysts baad) – Wuu qadhaadh yahay
I like the food. – (aay laayk dha fuud) – Cuntada waan jeclahay
The food is ready. – (dha fuud is redi) – Cuntadu waa diyaar
Let’s eat. – (lets iit) – Aan cunno
Enjoy your meal. – (enjoy yoor miil) – Ku raaxayso cuntada
I need water. – (aay niid wootar) – Biyo ayaan u baahanahay
I’m thirsty. – (aam thaarsti) – Waan harraadsanahay
Tea or coffee? – (tii or koofi) – Shaah mise qaxwo?
I prefer tea. – (aay prefer tii) – Shaah ayaan doorbidayaa
I prefer coffee. – (aay prefer koofi) – Qaxwo ayaan doorbidayaa
No sugar, please. – (no shugar faliis) – Sonkor ha lagu darin
That’s enough. – (dhaats inaf) – Waa ku filan
I’m satisfied. – (aam saatisfayd) – Waan ku qancay
How much is it? – (haw mach is it) – Immisa ayuu yahay?
That’s too much. – (dhaats tuu mach) – Aad buu u badan yahay
That’s cheap. – (dhaats jiip) – Waa raqiis
That’s expensive. – (dhaats iks-peensiv) – Waa qaali
Can you lower the price? – (kaan yuu lowar dha prays) – Qiimaha ma dhimi kartaa?
That’s the final price. – (dhaats dha faaynal prays) – Qiimaha ugu dambeeya
I’ll take it. – (aayl teyk it) – Waan qaadanayaa
I don’t want it. – (aay doont want it) – Ma rabo
Thank you anyway. – (thank yuu eni-wey) – Si kastaba mahadsanid
Have a nice day. – (haav a naays dey) – Maalin wanaagsan
Good to see you. – (guud tu sii yuu) – Waan ku faraxsanahay inaan ku arko
Nice to meet you. – (naays tu miit yuu) – Aad baan ugu faraxsanahay inaan kula kulmo
Long time no see. – (long taaym no sii) – Muddo ayaan is arag
Welcome back. – (welkam baak) – Kusoo noqo
Take care of yourself. – (teyk keer ov yorself) – Is daryeel
Stay safe. – (istey seeyf) – Badbaado ku joog
Good luck. – (guud lak) – Nasiib wacan
All the best. – (ool dha best) – Guul ayaan kuu rajaynayaa
See you tomorrow. – (sii yuu tumoro) – Berri ayaan is arki doonnaa
Goodbye. – (guud-baay) – Nabad gelyo

What are you looking for? – (waat aar yuu luukin for) – Maxaad raadinaysaa?
I’m looking for this. – (aam luukin for dhis) – Tan ayaan raadinayaa
Do you have this? – (du yuu haav dhis) – Tan ma haysaa?
We don’t have it. – (wii doont haav it) – Ma hayno
It’s out of stock. – (its awt ov stok) – Waa dhammaatay
It’s available. – (its aveylabal) – Waa la heli karaa
Check again. – (jek ageyn) – Mar kale hubi
Please show me. – (faliis shoo mi) – Fadlan i tus
This one is better. – (dhis wan is beter) – Kan baa ka fiican
That one is cheaper. – (dhaat wan is jiipar) – Kaas baa ka jaban
I’ll think about it. – (aayl think abawt it) – Waan ka fikirayaa
I made a decision. – (aay meyd a disishan) – Go’aan ayaan gaaray
I changed my decision. – (aay cheynjd maay disishan) – Go’aankaygii waan beddelay
That’s my choice. – (dhaats maay joys) – Taasi waa doorashadayda
You can choose. – (yuu kaan juus) – Adigaa dooran kara
It’s your turn. – (its yoor tarn) – Waa adiga markaa
It’s my turn. – (its maay tarn) – Waa aniga markayga
Wait for me. – (weyt for mi) – I sug
Don’t wait. – (doont weyt) – Ha sugin
Go ahead. – (goo ahed) – Hore u soco
Stop right there. – (istop raayt dher) – Halkaas ku jooji
Come inside. – (kam insaayd) – Soo gal
Go outside. – (goo awtsaayd) – Banaanka u bax
Open the door. – (oopen dha door) – Albaabka fur
Close the door. – (kloos dha door) – Albaabka xidh
Turn on the light. – (tarn on dha laayt) – Iftiinka shid
Turn off the light. – (tarn of dha laayt) – Iftiinka demi
Sit here. – (sit hiir) – Halkan fadhiiso
Stand there. – (istaand dher) – Halkaas istaag
Move closer. – (muuv kloosar) – Soo dhawoow
Move away. – (muuv awey) – Ka durug
Be careful. – (bii keeful) – Iska jir
Watch out. – (wooj awt) – Ka digtoonow
Don’t touch it. – (doont tach it) – Ha taaban
Touch this. – (tach dhis) – Tan taabo
Hold this. – (hoold dhis) – Tan hay
Let it go. – (let it goo) – Iska daa
Leave it here. – (liiv it hiir) – Halkan ku dhaaf
Bring it here. – (bring it hiir) – Halkan keen
Take it away. – (teyk it awey) – Ka qaad
What happened here? – (waat hapand hiir) – Halkan maxaa ka dhacay?
Nothing happened. – (nathing hapand) – Waxba ma dhicin
Something is wrong. – (samthing is rong) – Wax baa qaldan
Everything is fine. – (evrithing is fayn) – Wax walba waa hagaagsan yihiin
I made a mistake. – (aay meyd a misteyk) – Qalad ayaan sameeyey
It was an accident. – (it was an aaksident) – Si kama’ ah ayey u dhacday
It’s not serious. – (its not siiriyas) – Ma aha mid daran
It’s very serious. – (its veri siiriyas) – Aad buu u daran yahay
I need a doctor. – (aay niid a doktor) – Dhakhtar ayaan u baahanahay
Call an ambulance. – (kool an ambalaans) – Ambalaas wac
Are you hurt? – (aar yuu hart) – Ma dhaawacantahay?
I’m hurt. – (aam hart) – Waan dhaawacmay
It hurts here. – (it harts hiir) – Halkan ayuu i xanuunaa
I feel better. – (aay fiil beter) – Waan ka roonahay
I feel worse. – (aay fiil wars) – Waan ka sii darayaa
Take this medicine. – (teyk dhis medisin) – Daawadan qaado
Rest for a while. – (rest for a waayl) – Nasasho qaado
Drink some water. – (drink sam wootar) – Biyo cab
Eat something. – (iit samthing) – Wax cun
Don’t worry. – (doont wari) – Ha welwelin
Everything will be okay. – (evrithing wil bii okeey) – Wax walba waa hagaagi doonaan
Stay calm. – (istey kaam) – Is deji
I’m scared. – (aam skeerd) – Waan baqayaa
Don’t be afraid. – (doont bii afreyd) – Ha baqin
I’m tired. – (aam taayard) – Waan daalay
Get some rest. – (get sam rest) – Nasasho qaado
Wake up. – (weyk ap) – Soo toos
Go to sleep. – (goo tu sliip) – Seexo
It’s late. – (its leyt) – Waa daah
It’s early. – (its erli) – Waa hore
What day is it? – (waat dey is it) – Maalintee weeye?
Today is Monday. – (tudey is mandey) – Maanta waa Isniin
Tomorrow is Tuesday. – (tumoro is tuusdey) – Berri waa Talaado
Yesterday was Sunday. – (yesterdey was sandey) – Shalay waxay ahayd Axad
Next week. – (nekist wiik) – Toddobaadka dambe
Last week. – (laast wiik) – Toddobaadkii hore
This month. – (dhis manth) – Bishan
Next month. – (nekist manth) – Bisha dambe
This year. – (dhis yiar) – Sanadkan
Next year. – (nekist yiar) – Sanadka dambe
How’s the weather? – (hawz dha wedar) – Cimiladu sidee tahay?
It’s hot. – (its hot) – Waa kulul
It’s cold. – (its kold) – Waa qabow
It’s raining. – (its reeyning) – Waa roob
It’s sunny. – (its sani) – Waa qorrax
It’s windy. – (its windii) – Waa dabayl
It’s cloudy. – (its klaawdi) – Waa daruur
I like this weather. – (aay laayk dhis wedar) – Cimiladan waan jeclahay
I don’t like the weather. – (aay doont laayk dha wedar) – Cimilada ma jecli
The weather changed. – (dha wedar cheynjd) – Cimiladu way is beddeshay
What do you do? – (waat du yuu duu) – Maxaad qabataa?
I work here. – (aay work hiir) – Halkan ayaan ka shaqeeyaa
I’m a student. – (aam a stuudent) – Arday ayaan ahay
I’m a teacher. – (aam a tiicher) – Macallin ayaan ahay
I’m unemployed. – (aam an-emplooyed) – Shaqo la’aan ayaan ahay
I like my job. – (aay laayk maay joob) – Shaqadayda waan jeclahay
I need a job. – (aay niid a joob) – Shaqo ayaan u baahanahay
I got a job. – (aay got a joob) – Shaqo ayaan helay
I quit my job. – (aay kwit maay joob) – Shaqadii waan ka tagay
I’m looking for work. – (aam luukin for work) – Shaqo ayaan raadinayaa

Do you understand me? – (du yuu andar-istaand mi) – Ma i fahmaysaa?
I understand you. – (aay andar-istaand yuu) – Waan ku fahmay
I don’t understand. – (aay doont andar-istaand) – Ma fahmin
Please repeat. – (faliis ripiit) – Fadlan ku celi
Say it again. – (sey it ageyn) – Mar kale sheeg
Speak slowly. – (spiik islowli) – Si tartiib ah u hadal
Speak clearly. – (spiik kliirli) – Si cad u hadal
Louder, please. – (lawdar faliis) – Codka kordhi
Lower your voice. – (lowar yoor voys) – Codkaaga hoos u dhig
I’m listening. – (aam lisaning) – Waan ku dhegaysanayaa
What language is this? – (waat langwij is dhis) – Tani waa luuqad noocee ah?
I speak English. – (aay spiik inglish) – Ingiriisi waan ku hadlaa
I speak Somali. – (aay spiik somaali) – Soomaali waan ku hadlaa
I’m learning English. – (aam larning inglish) – Ingiriisi ayaan baranayaa
My English is weak. – (maay inglish is wiik) – Ingiriisigaygu wuu liitaa
My English is improving. – (maay inglish is impruuvin) – Ingiriisigaygu wuu soo fiicnaanayaa
Can you translate? – (kaan yuu taransleyt) – Ma turjumi kartaa?
Translate this. – (taransleyt dhis) – Tan turjun
What does this mean? – (waat daz dhis miin) – Maxay tani ka dhigan tahay?
It means this. – (it miinz dhis) – Waxay ka dhigan tahay tan
How do you say this? – (haw du yuu sey dhis) – Sidee loo yiraahdaa tan?
How do you spell it? – (haw du yuu spel it) – Sidee loo qoraa?
Write it down. – (raayt it dawn) – Qor
Read this. – (riid dhis) – Tan akhri
I can read it. – (aay kaan riid it) – Waan akhriyi karaa
I can’t read it. – (aay kaant riid it) – Ma akhriyi karo
I can write it. – (aay kaan raayt it) – Waan qori karaa
I can’t write it. – (aay kaant raayt it) – Ma qori karo
Teach me. – (tiich mi) – I bar
I want to learn. – (aay want tu larn) – Waxaan rabaa inaan barto
That’s easy. – (dhaats iizi) – Waa fudud
That’s difficult. – (dhaats difikult) – Waa adag
It’s getting easier. – (its getin iiziyar) – Way sii fududaanaysaa
It’s getting harder. – (its getin hardar) – Way sii adkaanaysaa
I need practice. – (aay niid praktis) – Tababar ayaan u baahanahay
Practice every day. – (praktis evri dey) – Maalin walba ku celceli
Don’t be shy. – (doont bii shaay) – Ha xishoon
Make mistakes. – (meyk misteyks) – Qaladaad samee
Learn from mistakes. – (larn from misteyks) – Qaladaadka wax ka baro
You’re improving. – (yoor impruuvin) – Waad soo fiicnaanaysaa
Good question. – (guud kwesjan) – Su’aal fiican
Good answer. – (guud aansar) – Jawaab fiican
That’s correct. – (dhaats korekt) – Waa sax
That’s incorrect. – (dhaats inkorekt) – Waa qalad
Try again. – (taraay ageyn) – Mar kale isku day
Almost correct. – (oolmoost korekt) – Ku dhow sax
You’re right. – (yoor raayt) – Waad saxan tahay
You’re wrong. – (yoor rong) – Waad qaldan tahay
Don’t worry. – (doont wari) – Ha welwelin
Keep practicing. – (kiip praktisin) – Ku celcelinta sii wad
Let’s start. – (lets istaart) – Aan bilowno
Let’s continue. – (lets kontinyuu) – Aan sii wadno
Let’s stop here. – (lets istop hiir) – Halkan aan ku joojinno
Take a break. – (teyk a breyk) – Nasasho qaado
Break time. – (breyk taaym) – Waqti nasasho
Time is up. – (taaym is ap) – Waqtigii waa dhammaaday
We’re finished. – (wiir finishd) – Waan dhamaynay
We’re not finished. – (wiir not finishd) – Weli ma dhamayn
Let’s review. – (lets rivyuu) – Aan dib u eegno
Let’s move on. – (lets muuv on) – Aan u gudubno
Pay attention. – (pey atenjan) – Feejignow
Focus on this. – (fookas on dhis) – Tan diiradda saar
Don’t lose focus. – (doont luus fookas) – Diiradda ha lumin
Take notes. – (teyk noots) – Qor
Remember this word. – (rimember dhis word) – Ereygan xasuuso
Memorize it. – (memoraayz it) – Xifdi
Use it in a sentence. – (yuuz it in a sentans) – Weedh ku isticmaal
Say it aloud. – (sey it alawd) – Kor u sheeg
Listen carefully. – (lisan keefulli) – Si taxaddar leh u dhegayso
Repeat after me. – (ripiit after mi) – Iga daba celi
You’re doing well. – (yoor duuin wel) – Si fiican ayaad u socotaa
Keep it up. – (kiip it ap) – Sidaas sii wad
Don’t give up. – (doont giv ap) – Ha quusan
Learning takes time. – (larnin teykis taaym) – Barashadu waqti bay qaadataa
Be patient. – (bii peyshant) – Samir
You’ll get better. – (yuu’l get beter) – Waad ka sii fiicnaan doontaa
Trust the process. – (trast dha proses) – Habka ku kalsoonow
Believe in yourself. – (biliiv in yorself) – Naftaada rumee
You can do this. – (yuu kaan du dhis) – Tan waad samayn kartaa
I believe in you. – (aay biliiv in yuu) – Waan kugu kalsoonahay
Good progress. – (guud proogres) – Horumar wanaagsan
You’re learning fast. – (yoor larning faast) – Si degdeg ah ayaad u baranaysaa
Take it step by step. – (teyk it istep baay istep) – Tallaabo tallaabo u qaad
One day at a time. – (wan dey at a taaym) – Maalin maalin u qaado
Practice makes perfect. – (praktis meyks perfek) – Ku celcelin baa hagaajisa
Consistency is key. – (konsistensi is kii) – Joogtayntu waa furaha
Never stop learning. – (nevar istop larning) – Marna ha joojin barashada
Knowledge is power. – (nolij is pawar) – Aqoontu waa awood
Education matters. – (ejukeyshan maatars) – Waxbarashadu waa muhiim
Learning is lifelong. – (larnin is laayflong) – Barashadu waa cimri-dherer
I’m motivated. – (aam moti-veytid) – Dhiirrigelin ayaan leeyahay
Stay motivated. – (istey moti-veytid) – Dhiirrigelin sii hay
Set a goal. – (set a gool) – Hadaf dejiso
Work hard. – (work hard) – Si adag u shaqee
Stay focused. – (istey fookast) – Diiradda saar
Success takes effort. – (sakses teykis efart) – Guushu dadaal bay u baahan tahay
Failure is a lesson. – (feylyar is a lesan) – Guul-darradu waa cashar
Learn from failure. – (larn from feylyar) – Guul-darrada wax ka baro
Never give up. – (nevar giv ap) – Marna ha quusan
You will succeed. – (yuu wil sakses) – Waad guulaysan doontaa

What do you want to do? – (waat du yuu want tu duu) – Maxaad rabtaa inaad samayso?
I want to relax. – (aay want tu rilaks) – Waxaan rabaa inaan nasto
I want to travel. – (aay want tu taraavel) – Waxaan rabaa inaan safro
I want to learn more. – (aay want tu larn moor) – Waxaan rabaa inaan wax badan barto
I need a break. – (aay niid a breyk) – Nasasho ayaan u baahanahay
Let’s take a break. – (lets teyk a breyk) – Aan nasanno
I’m bored. – (aam boord) – Waan caajisay
I’m excited. – (aam iksaaytid) – Waan faraxsanahay
I’m nervous. – (aam narvas) – Waan walwalsanahay
I’m confident. – (aam konfident) – Kalsooni ayaan qabaa
What’s your plan today? – (waats yoor plaan tudey) – Maxaa qorshe kuu yaal maanta?
I have no plans. – (aay haav no plaans) – Qorshe ma lihi
I’m free today. – (aam frii tudey) – Maanta waan firaaqo ahay
I’m busy today. – (aam bisi tudey) – Maanta waan mashquulsanahay
Maybe another day. – (meybi anadar dey) – Malaha maalin kale
What are your hobbies? – (waat aar yoor hobiz) – Maxay yihiin hiwaayadahaagu?
I like reading. – (aay laayk riidin) – Akhriska waan jeclahay
I like sports. – (aay laayk isboorts) – Ciyaaraha waan jeclahay
I like music. – (aay laayk myuuzik) – Muusigga waan jeclahay
I like movies. – (aay laayk muuviz) – Filimada waan jeclahay
What kind of music? – (waat kaaynd ov myuuzik) – Muusig noocee ah?
I like Somali music. – (aay laayk somaali myuuzik) – Muusigga Soomaalida waan jeclahay
I like English songs. – (aay laayk inglish soongs) – Heesaha Ingiriisiga waan jeclahay
This song is nice. – (dhis soong is naays) – Heestan waa qurux
Turn up the volume. – (tarn ap dha volyum) – Codka kordhi
Turn it down. – (tarn it dawn) – Codka yaree
Let’s watch a movie. – (lets woosh a muuvi) – Aan filim daawanno
Which movie? – (wich muuvi) – Filim kee?
This movie is funny. – (dhis muuvi is fani) – Filimkan waa qosol
This movie is sad. – (dhis muuvi is saad) – Filimkan waa murugo
I like this actor. – (aay laayk dhis aktar) – Jilagan waan jeclahay
I don’t like this actor. – (aay doont laayk dhis aktar) – Jilagan ma jecli
The story is good. – (dha stoori is guud) – Sheekadu waa fiican tahay
The ending is bad. – (dha ending is baad) – Dhammaadku waa xun
It was interesting. – (it was interesting) – Waxay ahayd xiiso
What are you eating? – (waat aar yuu iitin) – Maxaad cunaysaa?
I’m eating lunch. – (aam iitin lanch) – Qado ayaan cunayaa
I’m cooking. – (aam kookin) – Waan karinayaa
The food smells good. – (dha fuud smells guud) – Cuntadu ur fiican bay leedahay
Dinner is ready. – (dinar is redi) – Cashadu waa diyaar
Let’s have dinner. – (lets haav dinar) – Aan cashayno
I cooked this. – (aay kookt dhis) – Anigaa tan kariyey
It’s homemade. – (its hoom-meyd) – Waa guri-ku-sameys
It’s delicious. – (its dilishas) – Aad buu u macaan yahay
I want more. – (aay want moor) – Wax badan ayaan rabaa
I had enough. – (aay haad inaf) – Waa igu filan tahay
Let’s clean up. – (lets kliin ap) – Aan nadiifinno
Wash the dishes. – (woosh dha dishiz) – Weelka dhaq
The house is clean. – (dha hawz is kliin) – Gurigu waa nadiif
The room is messy. – (dha ruum is mesi) – Qolku waa qasan
I need to rest. – (aay niid tu rest) – Nasasho ayaan u baahanahay
I need sleep. – (aay niid sliip) – Hurdo ayaan u baahanahay
I woke up early. – (aay wook ap erli) – Hore ayaan u toosay
I slept late. – (aay slept leyt) – Daah ayaan seexday
I had a dream. – (aay haad a driim) – Riyo ayaan riyooday
It was a good dream. – (it was a guud driim) – Waxay ahayd riyo fiican
It was a bad dream. – (it was a baad driim) – Waxay ahayd riyo xun
I’m still sleepy. – (aam stil sliipi) – Weli waan hurdo doonayaa
Time to wake up. – (taaym tu weyk ap) – Waa waqtigii la toosi lahaa
Let’s start the day. – (lets istaart dha dey) – Aan bilowno maalinta
What’s the news? – (waats dha nyuuz) – War maxaa jira?
I heard the news. – (aay hard dha nyuuz) – Warka waan maqlay
That’s good news. – (dhaats guud nyuuz) – Waa war wanaagsan
That’s bad news. – (dhaats baad nyuuz) – Waa war xun
It’s surprising. – (its sapraayzing) – Waa lama filaan
I’m shocked. – (aam shokt) – Aad baan ula yaabay
I expected that. – (aay ikspektid dhaat) – Taas waan filayay
I didn’t expect that. – (aay didint ikspekt dhaat) – Ma filayn
What do you think about it? – (waat du yuu think abawt it) – Maxaad ka qabtaa?
I like the idea. – (aay laayk dhi aaydiya) – Fikradda waan jeclahay
I don’t like the idea. – (aay doont laayk dhi aaydiya) – Fikradda ma jecli
It could work. – (it kud work) – Way shaqayn kartaa
It won’t work. – (it woont work) – Ma shaqayn doonto
Let’s try it. – (lets taraay it) – Aan isku dayno
It’s worth trying. – (its werth traayin) – Waa mudan in la isku dayo
I agree with you. – (aay agree with yuu) – Waan kula raacsanahay
I disagree with you. – (aay disagree with yuu) – Kuma raacsani
That’s your opinion. – (dhaats yoor opinyan) – Taasi waa aragtidaada
That’s my opinion. – (dhaats maay opinyan) – Taasi waa aragtidayda
Let’s respect opinions. – (lets rispekt opinyanz) – Aan ixtiraamno aragtiyada
Everyone is different. – (evriwan is difrant) – Qof walba wuu ka duwan yahay
People think differently. – (piipal think difrantli) – Dadku si kala duwan bay u fekeraan
That’s life. – (dhaats laayf) – Waa nolosha
Life is hard. – (laayf is hard) – Noloshu waa adag tahay
Life is beautiful. – (laayf is byuutiful) – Noloshu waa qurux
Enjoy your life. – (enjoy yoor laayf) – Noloshaada ku raaxayso
Be thankful. – (bii thankfal) – Mahadnaq
Be grateful. – (bii greytful) – Qadari
Everything happens for a reason. – (evrithing hapanz for a riisan) – Wax walba sabab bay u dhacaan
Time will tell. – (taaym wil tel) – Waqtigu wuu muujin doonaa
Stay positive. – (istey pozitiv) – Noqo mid togan
Think positive. – (think pozitiv) – Si togan u feker
Never lose hope. – (nevar luuz hoob) – Rajada ha lumin
Hope for the best. – (hoob for dha best) – Rajee wanaagga
Prepare for the worst. – (pripeer for dha worst) – Is diyaari wixii xun
Do your best. – (du yoor best) – Sida ugu fiican u samee
Hard work pays off. – (hard work peyz of) – Dadaalku miro dhalaa
Success needs patience. – (sakses niids peyshans) – Guushu samir bay u baahan tahay
Failure makes you stronger. – (feylyar meyks yuu strongar) – Guul-darradu way ku adkaysaa
Never stop trying. – (nevar istop traayin) – Marna ha joojin isku dayga
What’s your goal? – (waats yoor gool) – Waa maxay hadafkaagu?
My goal is success. – (maay gool is sakses) – Hadafkaygu waa guul
I have big dreams. – (aay haav big driimz) – Riyooyin waaweyn ayaan leeyahay
Dream big. – (driim big) – Si weyn u riyo
Work on yourself. – (work on yorself) – Naftaada ka shaqee
Improve every day. – (impruuv evri dey) – Maalin walba is hagaaji
Learn new things. – (larn nyuu thingz) – Waxyaabo cusub baro
Knowledge grows daily. – (nolij groows deyli) – Aqoontu maalin walba way kortaa
Experience teaches. – (ikisbiriiyans tiichis) – Khibraddu wax bay baraysaa
Mistakes are lessons. – (misteyks aar lesanz) – Qaladaadku waa casharro
Be kind to others. – (bii kaaynd tu adars) – Dadka u naxariiso
Respect everyone. – (rispekt evriwan) – Qof walba ixtiraam
Help when you can. – (help wen yuu kaan) – Caawi markaad karto
Sharing is caring. – (sheyring is keering) – Wadaagistu waa daryeel
Honesty is important. – (onisti is important) – Daacadnimadu waa muhiim
Trust is valuable. – (trast is vaalyuubal) – Kalsoonidu waa qaali
Family comes first. – (faamili kams ferist) – Qoyska ayaa mudnaanta leh
Friends matter. – (frendz maatir) – Saaxiibadu waa muhiim
Choose good friends. – (juus guud frendz) – Dooro saaxiibo wanaagsan
Avoid bad company. – (avoyd baad kampani) – Ka fogow saaxiib xun
Health is wealth. – (helth is welth) – Caafimaadku waa maal
Take care of your health. – (teyk keer ov yoor helth) – Caafimaadkaaga daryeel
Eat healthy food. – (iit helthi fuud) – Cunto caafimaad leh cun
Exercise regularly. – (eksarsaayz regyularli) – Jimicsi joogto ah samee
Drink enough water. – (drink inaf wootar) – Biyo ku filan cab
Sleep well. – (sliip wel) – Si fiican u seexo
Rest when needed. – (rest wen niided) – Nasasho qaado marka loo baahdo
Balance your life. – (baalans yoor laayf) – Noloshaada dheelli tir
Work-life balance matters. – (work laayf baalans maatars) – Isku dheellitir shaqo iyo nolol
Peace of mind is important. – (piis ov maaynd is important) – Deganaansho maskaxeed waa muhiim
Stay calm always. – (istey kaam oolweys) – Mar walba is deji
Control your anger. – (kontrool yoor angar) – Xanaaqaaga xakamee
Forgive others. – (forgiiv adars) – Dadka cafi
Let go of hatred. – (let goo ov heytrad) – Nacaybka iska daa
Live peacefully. – (liiv piisfooli) – Si nabad ah u noolow
Time is precious. – (taaym is pureshas) – Waqtigu waa qaali
Use time wisely. – (yuuz taaym waaysli) – Waqtiga si xikmad leh u isticmaal
Don’t waste time. – (doont weyst taaym) – Waqtiga ha lumin
Every minute counts. – (evri minit kawnts) – Daqiiqad walba waa muhiim
Make time for learning. – (meyk taaym for larning) – Waqti u samee barashada
Set priorities. – (set prayoritis) – Mudnaanta kala hormari
Plan your day. – (plaan yoor dey) – Maalintaada qorshee
Stay organized. – (istey oorganayzd) – Noqo mid nidaamsan
Finish what you start. – (finish waat yuu istaart) – Wixii aad bilowdo dhamee
Be responsible. – (bii risponsabal) – Noqo mas’uul
Take responsibility. – (teyk risponsibiliti) – Mas’uuliyad qaado
Learn from elders. – (larn from elders) – Waayeelka wax ka baro
Teach the young. – (tiich dha yong) – Dhalinyarada wax bar
Build a better future. – (bild a beter fiyuutar) – Mustaqbal fiican dhis
Think long-term. – (think long-term) – Fog u feker
Stay focused on goals. – (istey fookast on gools) – Hadafka ku sii jeed
Don’t be distracted. – (doont bii distraktid) – Ha mashquulin
Stay disciplined. – (istey disiplinid) – Is-xakamee
Be consistent. – (bii konsistent) – Joogto noqo
Consistency brings success. – (konsistensi brings sakses) – Joogtayntu guul bay keentaa
Small steps matter. – (smool isteps maatir) – Tallaabooyin yaryar waa muhiim
Progress takes time. – (proogres teykis taaym) – Horumarku waqti buu qaataa
Don’t rush success. – (doont rash sakses) – Guusha ha ku degdegin
Be proud of progress. – (bii praawd ov proogres) – Horumarka ku faan
Celebrate achievements. – (selibreyt achiivments) – Guulaha u dabbaaldeg
Keep learning daily. – (kiip larning deyli) – Maalin walba baro
Knowledge never ends. – (nolij nevar ends) – Aqoontu ma dhammaato
Education opens doors. – (ejukeyshan oopans doors) – Waxbarashadu albaabbo bay furtaa
Skills create opportunities. – (skils kriyet oportuunities) – Xirfado fursado bay abuuraan
Invest in yourself. – (invest in yorself) – Naftaada ku maal
Believe in growth. – (biliiv in grooth) – Horumarka rumee
Change is possible. – (cheynj is posibal) – Isbeddel waa suurtagal
You can improve. – (yuu kaan impruuv) – Waad is hagaajin kartaa
Never stop improving. – (nevar istop impruuvin) – Marna ha joojin horumarka
The future is bright. – (dha fiyuutar is braayt) – Mustaqbalku waa ifaya
Stay hopeful. – (istey hoobful) – Rajada hay
Good things take time. – (guud thingz teyk taaym) – Waxyaabaha wanaagsan waqti bay qaataan
Patience is strength. – (peyshans is strenght) – Samirku waa xoog
Faith gives peace. – (feyth givz piis) – Iimaanku nabad buu keenaa
Trust in God. – (trast in gaad) – Ilaahay ku kalsoonow
Be thankful always. – (bii thankfal oolweys) – Mar walba mahadnaq
Gratitude brings happiness. – (gratityuud brings haapinis) – Mahadnaqu farxad buu keenaa
Smile more. – (smaayl moor) – Dhoolla-caddee
Spread positivity. – (spred pozitivity) – Togan faafi
Make others happy. – (meyk adars haapi) – Dadka kale farxad geli
Kindness matters. – (kaayndnis maatars) – Naxariistu waa muhiim
Good deeds count. – (guud diids kawnt) – Falal wanaagsani way xisaabmaan
Do good always. – (du guud oolweys) – Wanaag samee mar walba
Avoid harm. – (avoyd haarm) – Waxyeello ka fogow
Live with purpose. – (liiv with porpas) – Ujeeddo ku noolow
Make life meaningful. – (meyk laayf miiningful) – Nolosha macno yeel
Help your community. – (help yoor kominati) – Bulshadaada caawi
Support one another. – (saport wan anadar) – Is taageera
Unity is strength. – (yuunitii is strenght) – Midnimo waa xoog
Together we grow. – (tugedar wii groow) – Wadajir ayaan ku kornaynaa
Respect differences. – (rispekt difrensis) – Kala duwanaanta ixtiraam
Learn from others. – (larn from adars) – Dadka kale wax ka baro
Share knowledge. – (sheyr nolij) – Aqoonta wadaag
Teach what you know. – (tiich waat yuu no) – Wixii aad taqaan bar
Knowledge benefits all. – (nolij benefits ool) – Aqoontu qof walba way anfaca
Aim high. – (eym haay) – Hadaf sare yeelo
Stay ambitious. – (istey ambishas) – Himilo yeelo
Dream without limits. – (driim withawt limits) – Xad la’aan u riyo
Work towards dreams. – (work tuwords driimz) – Riyooyinka u shaqee
You can achieve anything. – (yuu kaan achiiv enithing) – Wax walba waad gaari kartaa

What do you think? – (waat du yuu think) – Maxaad ka fikirtaa?
I think so. – (aay think soo) – Sidaas ayaan u malaynayaa
I don’t think so. – (aay doont think soo) – Sidaas uma malaynayo
That sounds good. – (dhaat sawndz guud) – Way fiicantahay
That sounds bad. – (dhaat sawndz baad) – Way xun tahay
It makes sense. – (it meyks sens) – Waa macquul
It doesn’t make sense. – (it dazant meyks sens) – Macquul ma aha
I agree completely. – (aay agree kompliitli) – Si buuxda ayaan u raacsanahay
I partly agree. – (aay partli agree) – Qayb ahaan waan ku raacsanahay
I strongly disagree. – (aay strongli disagree) – Aad ayaan uga soo horjeedaa
That’s fair. – (dhaats fer) – Waa caddaalad
That’s unfair. – (dhaats an-fer) – Waa caddaalad darro
It’s reasonable. – (its riisanabal) – Waa macquul
It’s unreasonable. – (its an-riisanabal) – Waa aan macquul ahayn
Let’s be realistic. – (lets bii riyaalistik) – Aan runta eegno
Be honest. – (bii onist) – Daacad noqo
Tell the truth. – (tel dha truut) – Runta sheeg
Don’t lie. – (doont laay) – Been ha sheegin
I trust you. – (aay trast yuu) – Waan ku aaminsanahay
You can trust me. – (yuu kaan trast mi) – Waad i aamini kartaa
I promise. – (aay proomis) – Waan ballan qaadayaa
I swear. – (aay swer) – Waan ku dhaaranayaa
Keep your promise. – (kiip yoor proomis) – Ballantaada ilaali
You broke your promise. – (yuu brook yoor proomis) – Ballantii waad jebisay
Mistakes happen. – (misteyks hapen) – Qalad waa dhici karaa
Learn from it. – (larn from it) – Wax ka baro
Don’t repeat it. – (doont ripiit it) – Ha ku celin
I forgive you. – (aay forgiiv yuu) – Waan ku cafiyey
Please forgive me. – (faliis forgiiv mi) – Fadlan i cafi
No hard feelings. – (no haard fiilinzz) – Xumaan ma jiro
Let’s move forward. – (lets muuv forwerd) – Aan horay u soconno
Forget the past. – (forgit dha paast) – Wixii hore iska ilow
Focus on the future. – (fookas on dha fiyuutar) – Mustaqbalka diiradda saar
Everything will pass. – (evrithing wil paas) – Wax walba way dhammaanayaan
This too shall pass. – (dhis tu shaal paas) – Tani sidoo kale way dhaafi doontaa
Stay strong. – (istey strong) – Adkayso
Be brave. – (bii breyv) – Geesi noqo
Don’t be afraid. – (doont bii afreyd) – Ha baqin
Face your fears. – (feys yoor fiirz) – Cabsidaada wajaho
Courage matters. – (karij maatars) – Geesinimadu waa muhiim
Believe in yourself. – (biliiv in yorself) – Naftaada rumee
Trust your abilities. – (trast yoor abilitis) – Awooddaada ku kalsoonow
You are capable. – (yuu aar keypabal) – Waad awooddaa
You are enough. – (yuu aar inaf) – Waad ku filan tahay
Don’t doubt yourself. – (doont dawt yorself) – Naftaada ha shakin
Set clear goals. – (set kliir gools) – Hadaf cad dejiso
Work towards them. – (work tuwords dhem) – U shaqee
Stay committed. – (istey komitid) – Go’aan ku joog
Discipline is key. – (disiplin is kii) – Isxakamayntu waa furaha
Consistency wins. – (konsistensi wins) – Joogtayntu way guulaysataa
Small efforts matter. – (smool efarts maatir) – Dadaal yar wuu muhiim yahay
Daily progress counts. – (deyli proogres kawnts) – Horumar maalinle ah waa muhiim
Don’t rush results. – (doont rash rizalts) – Natiijo ha ku degdegin
Good things take time. – (guud thingz teyk taaym) – Waxyaabaha fiican waqti bay qaataan
Patience pays off. – (peyshans peyz of) – Samirku miro dhalaa
Use your time well. – (yuuz yoor taaym wel) – Waqtigaaga si fiican u isticmaal
Avoid distractions. – (avoyd distrakshanz) – Mashquul ka fogow
Stay focused. – (istey fookast) – Diiradda saar
Finish what you start. – (finish waat yuu istaart) – Wixii aad bilowdo dhamee
Be productive. – (bii prodaktiv) – Wax soo saar leh noqo
Plan ahead. – (plaan ahed) – Horay u qorshee
Think carefully. – (think keefulli) – Si taxaddar leh u feker
Make smart choices. – (meyk smart joysis) – Doorashooyin caqli leh samee
Choose wisely. – (juus waaysli) – Si xikmad leh u dooro
Avoid regret. – (avoyd rigret) – Qoomammo ka fogow
Take responsibility. – (teyk risponsibiliti) – Mas’uuliyad qaado
Own your actions. – (oon yoor aakshanz) – Ficilladaada aqbal
Admit your mistakes. – (admit yoor misteyks) – Qaladaadkaaga qir
Fix what you can. – (fiks waat yuu kaan) – Wixii aad karto hagaaji
Let go of guilt. – (let goo ov gilt) – Dembi dareenka iska daa
Be kind to yourself. – (bii kaaynd tu yorself) – Naftaada u naxariiso
Take care of yourself. – (teyk keer ov yorself) – Is daryeel
Rest when needed. – (rest wen niided) – Nasasho qaado marka loo baahdo
Listen to your body. – (lisan tu yoor bodi) – Jirkaaga dhagayso
Health comes first. – (helth kams ferist) – Caafimaadku waa mudnaanta koowaad
Eat balanced meals. – (iit baalansed miils) – Cunto dheellitiran cun
Drink enough water. – (drink inaf wootar) – Biyo ku filan cab
Exercise regularly. – (eksarsaayz regyularli) – Jimicsi joogto ah samee
Sleep well. – (sliip wel) – Si fiican u seexo
Mental health matters. – (mental helth maatars) – Caafimaadka maskaxda waa muhiim
Manage stress. – (manij istres) – Walbahaarka xakamee
Stay calm. – (istey kaam) – Is deji
Breathe deeply. – (briidh diipli) – Si qoto dheer u neefso
Relax your mind. – (rilaks yoor maaynd) – Maskaxda nasii
Find inner peace. – (faaynd inar piis) – Nabad gudaha ah hel
Be grateful. – (bii greytful) – Mahadnaq
Count your blessings. – (kawnt yoor blesingz) – Nicmooyinkaaga tir
Appreciate what you have. – (apriishiyeyt waat yuu haav) – Wixii aad haysato qadari
Happiness is a choice. – (haapinis is a joys) – Farxaddu waa doorasho
Choose happiness. – (juus haapinis) – Farxad dooro
Spread kindness. – (spred kaayndnis) – Naxariis faafi
Help others. – (help adars) – Dadka kale caawi
Give without expecting. – (giv withawt ikspektin) – Si adigoon wax filan siin
Good deeds return. – (guud diids rituurn) – Wanaaggu wuu soo laabtaa
What goes around comes around. – (waat gooz arawnd kams arawnd) – Wixii aad bixiso ayaa kuu soo noqda
Respect everyone. – (rispekt evriwan) – Qof walba ixtiraam
Treat people well. – (triit piipal wel) – Dadka si fiican ula dhaqan
Listen more. – (lisan moor) – Dhegayso wax badan
Speak kindly. – (spiik kaayndli) – Si naxariis leh u hadal
Words matter. – (wordz maatir) – Hadalku waa muhiim
Think before speaking. – (think bifoor spiikin) – Ka feker ka hor intaadan hadlin
Silence is powerful. – (saaylens is pawarful) – Aamusnaantu waa awood
Choose peace over anger. – (juus piis oovar angar) – Nabad ka dooro xanaaq
Let go of anger. – (let goo ov angar) – Xanaaqa iska daa
Forgiveness heals. – (forgivnis hiils) – Cafisku wuu bogsiyaa
Build strong relationships. – (bild strong rileyshanships) – Xiriirro adag dhis
Communicate clearly. – (komyunikeyt kliirli) – Si cad u wada xiriir
Be a good listener. – (bii a guud lisanar) – Dhegeyste fiican noqo
Support each other. – (saport iij adar) – Is taageera
Teamwork matters. – (tiimwork maatars) – Wada shaqayntu waa muhiim
Learn continuously. – (larn kontinyuusli) – Si joogto ah u baro
Stay curious. – (istey kyuuriiyas) – Xiiso yeelo
Ask questions. – (aask kwesjanz) – Su’aalo weydii
Seek knowledge. – (siik nolij) – Aqoonta raadi
Knowledge empowers. – (nolij impaawarz) – Aqoontu awood bay siisaa
Teach what you learn. – (tiich waat yuu larn) – Wixii aad baratay bar
Share wisdom. – (sheyr wizdam) – Xikmad wadaag
Inspire others. – (inspayr adars) – Ku dhiirrigeli dadka kale
Lead by example. – (liid baay igzaampl) – Tusaale ku hoggaami
Be a role model. – (bii a rool modal) – Tusaale wanaagsan noqo
Dream big. – (driim big) – Riyo weyn yeelo
Aim high. – (eym haay) – Hadaf sare hiigso
Believe in success. – (biliiv in sakses) – Guusha rumee
Work hard daily. – (work hard deyli) – Maalin walba dadaal
Success is possible. – (sakses is posibal) – Guul waa suurtagal
Never give up. – (nevar giv ap) – Marna ha quusan
Keep moving forward. – (kiip muuvin forwerd) – Hore u sii soco
Stay determined. – (istey ditarmind) – Go’aan adag yeelo
Challenges build strength. – (chalinjiz bild strenght) – Caqabaduhu xoog bay dhisaan
Growth comes from struggle. – (grooth kams from stragal) – Horumarku halgan buu ka yimaadaa
Learn from challenges. – (larn from chalinjiz) – Caqabadaha wax ka baro
Turn problems into lessons. – (tarn prooblams intu lesanz) – Dhibaatooyinka casharro ka dhig
Stay hopeful. – (istey hoobful) – Rajada hay
Hope gives strength. – (hoob givz strenght) – Rajadu xoog bay siisaa
Faith brings peace. – (feyth brings piis) – Iimaanku nabad buu keenaa
Trust in God. – (trast in gaad) – Ilaahay ku kalsoonow
Pray regularly. – (prey regyularli) – Si joogto ah u tukado
Be thankful to God. – (bii thankfal tu gaad) – Ilaahay u mahadnaq
Live with purpose. – (liiv with porpas) – Ujeeddo ku noolow
Do good deeds. – (du guud diids) – Wanaag samee
Avoid harm. – (avoyd haarm) – Waxyeello ka fogow
Seek peace. – (siik piis) – Nabadda raadi
Promote unity. – (promoot yuunitii) – Midnimo dhiirrigeli
Respect differences. – (rispekt difrensis) – Kala duwanaanta ixtiraam
Work together. – (work tugeedar) – Wada shaqeeya
Community matters. – (kominati maatars) – Bulshadu waa muhiim
Help your community. – (help yoor kominati) – Bulshadaada caawi
Support the weak. – (saport dha wiik) – Kuwo tabarta yar taageer
Stand for justice. – (istaand for jastis) – Caddaaladda u istaag
Be fair always. – (bii fer oolweys) – Mar walba caddaalad noqo
Protect your values. – (protek yoor valyuuz) – Qiyamkaaga ilaali
Live with integrity. – (liiv with integariti) – Daacadnimo ku noolow
Stay true to yourself. – (istey tru tu yorself) – Naftaada run u noqo
Honor your principles. – (onar yoor prinsibals) – Mabda’aaga dhowr
Character matters. – (kaaraktar maatars) – Dabeecaddu waa muhiim
Build a good legacy. – (bild a guud legasi) – Dhaxal wanaagsan ka tag
Leave a positive impact. – (liiv a pozitiv impaakt) – Saameyn togan ka tag
Make life meaningful. – (meyk laayf miiningful) – Nolosha macno yeel
Live a balanced life. – (liiv a baalansed laayf) – Nolol dheellitiran ku noolow
Balance work and life. – (baalans work and laayf) – Shaqo iyo nolol isku dheelli tir
Time is precious. – (taaym is pureshas) – Waqtigu waa qaali
Use time wisely. – (yuuz taaym waaysli) – Waqtiga si xikmad leh u isticmaal
Don’t waste time. – (doont weyst taaym) – Waqtiga ha lumin
Every moment counts. – (evri mowmant kawnts) – Ilbiriqsi walba waa muhiim
Make every day count. – (meyk evri dey kawnt) – Maalin walba ka faa’iidayso
Stay disciplined. – (istey disiplinid) – Is xakamee
Build good habits. – (bild guud haabits) – Caadooyin wanaagsan dhis
Break bad habits. – (breyk baad haabits) – Caadooyin xun jebbi
Habits shape life. – (haabits sheyp laayf) – Caadooyinku nolosha ayay qaabeeyaan
Choose habits wisely. – (juus haabits waaysli) – Caadooyin si xikmad leh u dooro
Stay consistent. – (istey konsistent) – Joogto noqo
Consistency builds success. – (konsistensi bilds sakses) – Joogtayntu guul bay dhistaa
Progress over perfection. – (proogres oovar perfekshan) – Horumar ka hor qummanaanta
Done is better than perfect. – (dan is beter dhan perfek) – La qabtay baa ka fiican qumman
Keep improving. – (kiip impruuvin) – Is hagaajinta sii wad
Never stop learning. – (nevar istop larning) – Marna ha joojin barashada
Learning is lifelong. – (larnin is laayf-long) – Barashadu waa cimri-dheer
Knowledge opens minds. – (nolij oopans maayndz) – Aqoontu maskaxda way furtaa
Wisdom guides life. – (wizdam gaaydz laayf) – Xikmaddu nolosha ayay hagtaa
Education empowers people. – (ejukeyshan impaawarz piipal) – Waxbarashadu dadka way awoodaysaa
Believe in tomorrow. – (biliiv in tumoro) – Berri rumee
Hope for a better future. – (hoob for a beter fiyuutar) – Mustaqbal fiican rajee
Work for your dreams. – (work for yoor driimz) – Riyooyinkaaga u shaqee
Dreams need action. – (driimz niid aakshan) – Riyooyinku ficil bay u baahan yihiin
Action brings results. – (aakshan brings rizalts) – Ficilku natiijo ayuu keenaa
Start today. – (istaart tudey) – Maanta bilow
Don’t delay. – (doont dileey) – Ha dib dhigin
Now is the time. – (naaw is dha taaym) – Hadda ayaa waqtiga ah
Take the first step. – (teyk dha ferist istep) – Tallaabada koowaad qaad
Begin where you are. – (bigin weer yuu aar) – Meesha aad joogto ka bilow
Use what you have. – (yuuz waat yuu haav) – Wixii aad haysato isticmaal
Do what you can. – (du waat yuu kaan) – Wixii aad karto samee
Grow from there. – (groow from dher) – Halkaas ka koro
Progress is progress. – (proogres is proogres) – Horumar waa horumar
Every step matters. – (evri istep maatars) – Tallaabo walba waa muhiim
You are improving. – (yuu aar impruuvin) – Waad soo fiicnaanaysaa
You are growing. – (yuu aar groowing) – Waad koraysaa
You are learning. – (yuu aar larning) – Wax ayaad baranaysaa
You are strong. – (yuu aar strong) – Waad adag tahay
You are capable. – (yuu aar keypabal) – Waad awooddaa
You can succeed. – (yuu kaan sakses) – Waad guulaysan kartaa
Success is near. – (sakses is niir) – Guushu way dhowdahay
Keep believing. – (kiip biliivin) – Rumaynta sii wad
Never lose faith. – (nevar luuz feyth) – Iimaanka ha lumin
Stay hopeful always. – (istey hoobful oolweys) – Mar walba rajada hay
Be thankful every day. – (bii thankfal evri dey) – Maalin walba mahadnaq
Smile every day. – (smaayl evri dey) – Maalin walba dhoolla-caddee
Enjoy the journey. – (enjoy dha jarni) – Safarka ku raaxayso
Life is a journey. – (laayf is a jarni) – Noloshu waa safar
Make it worthwhile. – (meyk it werthwaayl) – Mid qiimo leh ka dhig
Live with intention. – (liiv with intention) – Ujeeddo ku noolow
Choose purpose. – (juus porpas) – Ujeeddo dooro
Live with meaning. – (liiv with miining) – Nolol macno leh ku noolow
Be the best version of yourself. – (bii dha best varshan ov yorself) – Noqo naftaada ugu fiican
Always strive to be better. – (oolweys istaraayv tu bii beter) – Mar walba ku dadaal inaad ka sii fiicnaato
You matter. – (yuu maatir) – Adigu waad muhiim tahay
Your life matters. – (yoor laayf maatars) – Noloshaadu waa muhiim
Your efforts matter. – (yoor efarts maatars) – Dadaalkaagu waa muhiim
You make a difference. – (yuu meyk a difrans) – Farqi ayaad samaysaa
Believe that. – (biliiv dhaat) – Taas rumee
Stay humble. – (istey hambal) – Is hoosaysii
Be confident, not arrogant. – (bii konfident not aarogant) – Kalsooni yeelo, balse kibir ha yeelan
Respect yourself. – (rispekt yorself) – Naftaada ixtiraam
Respect others. – (rispekt adars) – Dadka kale ixtiraam
Balance confidence and humility. – (baalans konfidence and hamiiliti) – Kalsooni iyo is-hoosaysiin isku dheelli tir
Stay grounded. – (istey grawndid) – Dhulka ku sii jeed
Remember your roots. – (rimember yoor ruuts) – Asalkaaga xasuuso
Honor your culture. – (onar yoor kaljar) – Dhaqankaaga sharf
Value your identity. – (vaalyuu yoor aaydentiti) – Aqoonsigaaga qadari
Be proud of who you are. – (bii praawd ov huu yuu aar) – Ku faan qofka aad tahay
Learn your language. – (larn yoor langwij) – Afkaaga baro
Preserve your culture. – (prizarv yoor kaljar) – Dhaqankaaga ilaali
Share your heritage. – (sheyr yoor heritej) – Hidahaaga wadaag
Respect traditions. – (rispekt tradishanz) – Dhaqamada ixtiraam
Pass values to the next generation. – (paas valyuuz tu dha nekist jenereshan) – Qiyamka jiilka xiga u gudbi
Build a better society. – (bild a beter sosayti) – Bulsho ka wanaagsan dhis
Contribute positively. – (kontribyuut pozitivli) – Si togan wax ugu biiri
Be a good citizen. – (bii a guud sitizen) – Muwaadin wanaagsan noqo
Care for others. – (keer for adars) – Dadka kale daryeel
Work for the common good. – (work for dha koman guud) – Dan guud u shaqee
Leave the world better. – (liiv dha world beter) – Adduunka ka tag mid ka fiican
Make a positive impact. – (meyk a pozitiv impaakt) – Saameyn togan yeelo
Your actions matter. – (yoor aakshanz maatars) – Ficilladaadu waa muhiim
Do your part. – (du yoor part) – Doorkaaga qaado
Every effort counts. – (evri efart kawnts) – Dadaal walba waa xisaab
You are responsible. – (yuu aar risponsabal) – Mas’uul ayaad tahay
Act responsibly. – (aakt risponsibli) – Si mas’uuliyad leh u dhaqaaq
Think about consequences. – (think abawt konsekwensis) – Cawaaqibka ka feker
Choose wisely. – (juus waaysli) – Si xikmad leh u dooro
Live consciously. – (liiv konshasli) – Si miyir leh u noolow
Stay true to your values. – (istey tru tu yoor valyuuz) – Qiyamkaaga ku sii dhegganow
Never compromise integrity. – (nevar kompromaayz integariti) – Daacadnimada ha tanaasulin
Be principled. – (bii prinsibald) – Mabda’ leh noqo
Stand by your beliefs. – (istaand baay yoor biliifs) – Aaminsanaantaada ku adkayso
Act with honor. – (aakt with onar) – Sharaf ku dhaqaaq
Live a life of purpose. – (liiv a laayf ov porpas) – Nolol ujeeddo leh ku noolow
Serve others. – (serv adars) – Dadka u adeeg
Lead with compassion. – (liid with kompashan) – Naxariis ku hoggaami
Care deeply. – (keer diipli) – Si qoto dheer u daryeel
Love sincerely. – (lav sinsiirli) – Si daacad ah u jeclow
Give your best. – (giv yoor best) – Sidaada ugu fiican bixi
Try your hardest. – (traay yoor hardist) – Sida ugu adag isku day
Never stop trying. – (nevar istop traayin) – Marna ha joojin isku dayga
Keep pushing forward. – (kiip pushin forwerd) – Hore u sii riix
Success awaits. – (sakses aweyts) – Guul baa ku sugaysa
Believe it will happen. – (biliiv it wil hapen) – Rumee inay dhici doonto
Trust the journey. – (trast dha jarni) – Safarka ku kalsoonow
Enjoy the process. – (enjoy dha proses) – Habka ku raaxayso
Stay committed to growth. – (istey komitid tu grooth) – Horumarka ku go’naaw
You are becoming better. – (yuu aar bikaming beter) – Waad ka sii fiicnaanaysaa
You are on the right path. – (yuu aar on dha raayt paath) – Wadadii saxda ahayd ayaad saaran tahay
Keep walking forward. – (kiip wookin forwerd) – Hore u sii soco
Don’t look back. – (doont luuk baak) – Dib ha u eegin
Focus ahead. – (fookas ahed) – Hore u jeedso
The best is yet to come. – (dha best is yet tu kam) – Wixii ugu fiicnaa wali wuu imanayaa
Stay inspired. – (istey inspaayrd) – Dhiirrigelin sii hay
Inspire others. – (inspayr adars) – Dadka kale dhiirrigeli
Be a source of hope. – (bii a soors ov hoob) – Noqo il rajo
Light the way for others. – (laayt dha wey for adars) – Dadka kale jid u iftiimi
Lead with example. – (liid with igzaampl) – Tusaale ku hoggaami
You have a purpose. – (yuu haav a porpas) – Ujeeddo ayaad leedahay
Your life has meaning. – (yoor laayf haaz miining) – Noloshaadu macno ayay leedahay
You are valuable. – (yuu aar vaalyuubal) – Qiimo ayaad leedahay
You are appreciated. – (yuu aar apreeshiyeytid) – Waa lagu qadariyaa
You are loved. – (yuu aar lavd) – Waa lagu jecel yahay
Never forget that. – (nevar forgit dhaat) – Taas marna ha illaawin
Carry hope with you. – (keri hoob with yuu) – Rajada kula socodsii
Walk with confidence. – (wook with konfidence) – Kalsooni ku soco
Stand tall. – (istaand tool) – Toosan u istaag
Move forward boldly. – (muuv forwerd boldli) – Si geesinimo leh hore ugu soco
Your journey matters. – (yoor jarni maatars) – Safarkaagu waa muhiim
Your story matters. – (yoor stoori maatars) – Sheekadaadu waa muhiim
Your voice matters. – (yoor voys maatars) – Codkaagu waa muhiim
Speak your truth. – (spiik yoor truut) – Runtaada sheeg
Live your truth. – (liiv yoor truut) – Runtaada ku noolow
Be proud of yourself. – (bii praawd ov yorself) – Naftaada ku faan
Celebrate your growth. – (selibreyt yoor grooth) – Horumarkaaga u dabaaldeg
You’ve come far. – (yuuv kam faar) – Meel fog ayaad ka timid
The journey continues. – (dha jarni kontinyuus) – Safarku wuu socdaa