Famous Somali Athletes & Sports Vocabulary
Famous Somali Athletes & Sports Vocabulary
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Famous Somali Athletes & Sports Vocabulary
What do you already know about Somali sports stars and key game words?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will know about Somali sports stars, key sports vocabulary, numbers for mile stones and how to talk about your favourite sports and players.
Who is Abdi Bile?
Abdi Bile is a famous Somali athlete and world champion at 1500m running. He inspired many by winning the gold medal at the 1987 World Championships.
Who is Mo Farah?
Mo Farah was born in Somalia and is a world-famous long-distance runner. He is a multiple Olympic and World Champion known for his victories in the 5000m and 10000m.
Popular Sports in Somali & English
English
Somali
Football Basketball Volleyball Athlete (literally 'one who knows the game')
Kubadda cagta (Football) Kubadda kolayga (Basketball) Kubadda laliska (Volleyball) Ciyaaryahan (Athlete)
Winning and Losing: Key Words
Guul = Victory Guuldarro = Defeat Badiyey = Won Laga badiyey = Was beaten Barbaro = Draw
Guul baan rajaynaynaa (We hope for victory). Kooxdayda waa laga badiyey (My team was beaten).
Somali
Example
Who is Who? Roles in Sports
Garsoore (Referee): In charge of the game Calanwale (Linesman): Sideline official Tababare (Coach): Manages the team strategy Kabtan (Captain): Team leader on the pitch
Essential Phrases for Sports Fans
Sidee bay ciyaartu tahay? (How is the game?) Yaa goolka dhaliyey? (Who scored the goal?) Kooxdee taageertaa? (Which team do you support?) Ciyaartu waa xamaasad badan tahay! (The game is very exciting!) Nasiib darro! (Bad luck!)
Practice: Talking About Sports
Q: Ciyaaraha kuwee baad ugu jeceshahay? (Which sports do you like?) A: Waxaan ugu jecelahay kubadda cagta. (I like football the most.) Q: Waa kuma ciyaaryahanka aad xiiseyso? (Who is the athlete you support?) A: Ciyaaryahanka aan taageero waa Mo Farah. (The athlete I support is Mo Farah.)
