Introduction

A dictionary of Somali verbs in everyday contexts

The Somali-English dictionary of verbs is the first of its kind for learners of Somali as a second language. It contains more than 500 verbs used in Somali sentences with English translations. The dictionary has been compiled in learner-friendly format to help the student:

• identify the conjugation group of a given verb
• learn specific tense usages
• learn how different prepositions affect the meaning of the verb in a sentence
• learn relevant verbal nouns
• enhance self-study through use of conjugation tables
• learn variant spellings of verbs
• learn Arabic loan verbs in Somali
• learn verbs that mean the same but belong to different conjugation groups
• make use of the English-Somali index
• learn how to make use of deictic words sii and soo