How to say "My name is..." in Somali
Both checked beginner courses use this pattern for introducing yourself by name. Replace the dots with your name.
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Both checked beginner courses use this pattern for introducing yourself by name. Replace the dots with your name.
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Documented reply
You say
Magacaygu waa...
My name is...
A possible reply
Barasho wanaagsan.[2]
Nice to meet you.
Beginner course dialogues use this after two people exchange names.
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- [1] Beginner's Somali - Lesson Notes, Unit 1 (Morgan Nilsson) →
Unit 1 models Magacaygu waa... and the returned question Adigana magacaa?
- [2] Somali Textbook, Chapters 1-5 (Zorc and Osman) →
Chapter 3 explains the subject ending in Magacaygu and uses Barasho wanaagsan after introductions.
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