Although the Somali people have a rich oral culture tradition to express ideas, emotions and culture, it was not until recently that the Somali language became the official language of the country.

In 1974 the Government established a committee to make an officila written version of the Somali language.

There are 21 consonants and 5 vowels in Somali.
The consonants.
B T J X Kh D R S Sh Dh C G F Q K L M N W H Y
The vowels.
A E I O U

There is only one Somali language but people speak different dialects from region to region.

If you would like to play some games to learn the somali for some everyday objects click below.

MATCH THE WORD 1

MATCH THE WORD 2

 

Here are some Somali sentences.

ANIGU WAXAAN AHAY SOOMAALI

I AM A SOMALI

WAXAAN BARTAA INGIRIISIDA

I LEARN ENGLISH

WAXAAN KU NOOLAHAY u.k

I LIVE IN THE U.K