Let’s Learn: Somali School Words
Let’s Learn: Somali School Words
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Let’s Learn: Somali School Words
What do you already know about school words in Somali?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will greet your classmates, name classroom objects, and understand words for teacher, student, and classroom in Somali.
Hello! Classroom Greetings
In Somali, greet with: Iska waran! (Hello) or Asalaamu calaykum. Ask: Sidee tahay? (How are you?). Reply: Waan fiicanahay (I am good).
Classroom Objects
School: Dugsi
Classroom: Qolka kalaaska
Book: Buug
Pen/Pencil: Qalin
Table: Miis
Chair: Kursi
People at School
Arday (Ar-day)
Macallin (Ma-chal-lin)
Student
Teacher
Action Words: Let’s Move!
Dhageyso (Listen) Eeg (Look) Fadhiiso (Sit down) Istaag (Stand up) Aynu tagno (Let’s go) Haa/Maya (Yes/No)
Goodbye in Somali!
Review and Reflect
Can you remember the Somali words for: - Teacher? - Student? - Book? Let’s say them together before we finish!
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
What is This? (Waa maxay?)
Hold up a classroom item and ask: "Waa maxay?" Children answer: "Waa buug." Repeat for each object to practise new words.
