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How to say "Goodbye" in Somali
Omniglot lists Nabadgelyo and Nabadeey as parting expressions.
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English
Goodbye
Somali
Nabadgelyo[2]
Context
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Omniglot lists Nabadgelyo and Nabadeey as parting expressions.
Variation
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Examples in context
Nabadgelyo.[2]
Goodbye.
The spelling used by the checked phrase references.
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- [1] Somali Textbook, Chapters 1-5 (Zorc and Osman) →
The textbook confirms Habeen wanaagsan as the time-specific good-night expression.
- [2] Useful phrases in Somali (Omniglot) →
The phrase table lists both Nabadeey and Nabadgelyo as parting expressions and lists Habeen wanaagsan separately as Good night.
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