How to say "Nice to meet you" in Somali
The checked beginner dialogues place Barasho wanaagsan after people exchange names.
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The checked beginner dialogues place Barasho wanaagsan after people exchange names.
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Cabdiyow, barasho wanaagsan.[1]
Abdi, nice to meet you.
This exact name-plus-greeting pattern appears in the beginner lesson notes.
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- [1] Beginner's Somali - Lesson Notes, Unit 1 (Morgan Nilsson) →
The name-exchange dialogues use Barasho wanaagsan after introductions.
- [2] Somali Textbook, Chapters 1-5 (Zorc and Osman) →
Chapter 3 translates Barasho wanaagsan as good to know you or good to get acquainted.
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