verbbasicLetter W

English to Somali dictionary

work in Somali

To work, function, operate, or do labor

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Translation

Somali meanings

shaqee[1][2]

To work, function, operate, or do labor

shaqo[1][2]

Work or a job as a noun

Useful combinations

Common phrases with work

hard work

shaqo adag[1][2]

good work

shaqo fiican[1][2]

go to work

shaqo aad[2]

Real usage

Example sentences

I work.

statement

Waan shaqeeyaa.[1][3]

Where do you work?

question

Xaggee baad ka shaqaysaa?[1][3]

She works hard.

description

Si adag bay u shaqaysaa.[1][3]

Grammar

Grammar notes

Shaqee and shaqo

Shaqee is the verb for working or functioning. Shaqo is the noun for work or a job, so use shaqo when English work names the task or employment.[1][2][3]

Accuracy

Common mistakes

Mixing the verb and noun

Avoid: Shaqee fiican

Use: Shaqo fiican[1]

For good work as a noun phrase, use shaqo. Use shaqee when someone does the action.

Keep learning

Dictionary words

money time

Questions

Questions about work in Somali

How do you say work in Somali?

The verb work in Somali is shaqee. The noun work or job is shaqo.

Evidence

References checked

[1] Somali-English Dictionary (R. David Zorc)
Checked shaqee as work/function/operate and shaqo as work or job.
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[2] English to Somali Finder List (R. David Zorc)
Cross-checked English work finder entries for shaqee and shaqo.
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[3] Somali Textbook, Chapters 1-5 (Zorc and Osman)
Checked basic waan statement and xaggee question patterns used in beginner examples.
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