Casual and colloquial Somali expressions used in everyday speech, not typically taught in textbooks. Front: the Somali word or phrase. Back: English meaning.
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What's up? (casual greeting)- Wallahi
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I swear (casual emphasis, very common filler)- Walaal
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Bro, sis (used casually with strangers too)- Adeer
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Uncle, but used casually to address any older man- Habaryar
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Auntie, but used casually to address any older woman- Ninyahow
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Hey man (casual address to a male)- Naa
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Hey (casual address to a female, informal)- Waryaa
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Hey you (informal, attention-getting call to a male)- Isxil
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Chill out, calm down (casual)- Iska daa
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Forget it, drop it (casual dismissal)- Kaalay aan tagno
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Come on, let's go (casual)- Waa xaqiiqe
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That's the truth, for real (casual emphasis)- Ma dhihin
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No way, seriously (casual disbelief)- Aabe!
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Wow! (casual exclamation of surprise)- Fiicnaa
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It was great, it was nice (casual)
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