nounbasicLetter T

English to Somali dictionary

time in Somali

Time, period, or occasion

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everyday

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Translation

Somali meanings

waqti[1][2][3]

Time, period, or occasion

saacad[1][2][3]

Hour, clock, or watch; used for clock time

Useful combinations

Common phrases with time

all the time

waqtiga oo dhan[2][3]

time limit

waqti xaddidan[1]

clock time

saacad[1][2]

Real usage

Example sentences

What is the time?

clock question

Waqtimaa la joogaa?[1]

Take your time.

instruction

Waqtigaaga qaado.[1]

Have a good time.

well-wishing

Waqti fiican qaado.[3]

Grammar

Grammar notes

Waqti and saacad

Use waqti for general time, a period, or an occasion. Use saacad when the point is an hour, clock, or watch.[1][2][3]

Keep learning

Dictionary words

day

Questions

Questions about time in Somali

How do you say time in Somali?

Time in Somali is waqti. For clock or hour time, use saacad.

Evidence

References checked

[1] English-Somali Bilingual Dictionary (NSW Department of Education)
Checked time, What is the time?, Take your time, time limit, and clock/watch/hour entries.
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[2] English to Somali Finder List (R. David Zorc)
Cross-checked English time finder entries for waqti and saacad-related meanings.
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[3] Somali-English Dictionary (R. David Zorc)
Checked waqti as time and saacad as hour, clock, or watch.
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