How to say "Welcome" in Somali
Omniglot lists Soo dhowow for Welcome. The Somali Textbook records the longer destination phrase Soomaaliya ku soo dhowoow followed by Mahadsanid.
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English
Welcome
Somali
Soo dhowow[2]
Context
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Omniglot lists Soo dhowow for Welcome. The Somali Textbook records the longer destination phrase Soomaaliya ku soo dhowoow followed by Mahadsanid.
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- [1] Somali Textbook, Chapters 1-5 (Zorc and Osman) →
The opening dialogue includes Soomaaliya ku soo dhowoow for welcome to Somalia.
- [2] Useful phrases in Somali (Omniglot) →
The phrase table lists Soo dhowow for Welcome.
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