Somali Conversations about Professions
Somali Conversations about Professions
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Somali Conversations about Professions
What do you already know about jobs in Somali families?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to role play professional conversations in Somali, talk about your family's jobs, and express what you want to be in the future using simple sentences.
Professions in Somali
Learn how to name different jobs in Somali, practise using the words, and describe professions in your family and community.
Vocabulary: Jobs
Xisaabiye, Dhakhtar, Kalkaaliso, Koronto yaqaan, Shaqaale,
Iibiye,
Xoghaye, Heesaa,
Jilaa,
Accountant, Doctor, Nurse, Electrician, Employee, Salesperson, Secretary, Singer, Actor,
English
Somali
Macallin, Guri-joogto, Taksiile, Mulkiile, Maamule
Teacher, Housewife, Taxi Driver, Owner, Manager
Somali
English
Job Words in Somali
Let’s say some of these jobs aloud. Practise with your classmate, and listen carefully to the pronunciation.
Family in Somali
In Somali, there are special words for family members such as Abti (maternal uncle), Adeer (paternal uncle), Eedo (maternal aunt), and others. You can include them when talking about jobs in your family.
Common Family Members
Abti – Maternal uncle Adeer – Paternal uncle Eedo – Maternal aunt Habaryar – Paternal aunt Hooyo – Mother Aabe – Father
Role Play 1: What do they do?
Ask your partner about the jobs of their family members in Somali. You can invent jobs if you wish!
Example Conversation: Family Jobs
Qof 1: Aabbahaaga muxuu qabtaa? (What does your father do?) Qof 2: Aabbahay waa dhakhtar. (My father is a doctor.) Qof 1: Hooyadaada呢? (And your mother?) Qof 2: Hooyaday waa kalkaaliso. (My mother is a nurse.)
More Example Questions
Abtigaaga muxuu qabtaa? (What does your maternal uncle do?) Adeerkaaga呢? (And your paternal uncle?)
Practice Sentences
Here are some more simple sentences: Abtigay waa iibiye. (My uncle is a salesperson.) Eedaday waa macallin. (My aunt is a teacher.) Adeerkey waa taksiile. (My uncle is a taxi driver.)
Worksheet: Fill in The Blanks
1. Hooyaday waa _____________. 2. Aabbahay waa _____________. 3. Abtigay waa _____________. 4. Eedaday waa _____________. 5. Adeerkey waa _____________, etc.
Role Play 2: The Future
Now talk about what you want to be when you grow up. Use future tense in Somali.
Example Conversation: Aspirations
Qof 1: Maxaad rabtaa inaad noqoto markaad weynaato? (What do you want to be when you grow up?) Qof 2: Waxaan rabaa inaan noqdo xisaabiye. (I want to be an accountant.)
More Example Answers
Waxaa also use: - Waxaan rabaa inaan noqdo macallin. (I want to be a teacher.) - Waxaan rabaa inaan noqdo koronto yaqaan. (I want to be an electrician.)
Reflection: What Did You Learn?
Which jobs did you talk about? Did you learn new words in Somali? Share one role play sentence with the group.
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.
