In this episode, we explore the Somali saying âNin aan talin jirin talo looma dhiiboâ and what it teaches us about leadership, experience, and making wise choices, Thank you for listening and until next time, take care!!
In this episode, we talk about arranged marriages in the Somali community. The benefits, the risks. Arrange marriages are very common pretty much every corner of the world. The older generations tend to lean towards arranged marriages, the younger generation not so much. Thank you for listening and until next time, take care!!
We discussed Guurâwhich means marriage in Somaliâand walked through the entire process, from when a couple falls in love, to informing their families, the Hormarin (the formal pre-meeting where the groom's side asks for the brideâs hand), the dowry (meher), and finally the nikkah ceremony and wedding night.Thanks for listening, and until next timeâtake care!I might have mispronounced the word Guur as I was recording it quicklyđ¤Ł. My apologies
Learn what these Somali proverbs mean âAll camels were once two year oldâ and âOne drinks enough water from oneâs own palmsâ mean.Teaching patience, growth and self-reliance. Note: I just realized I mispronounced âCupâ saying Cope 𤣠Free pass for me.Thank you for listening. Until next time, take care!!!
In this episode, I took a different approach. True happiness doesn't come from acquiring wealth, but from appreciating the simple things in life. At LSLP, we donât just teach you Somaliâwe also share valuable life lessons to help you grow, find happiness, and become successful.Thank you for listening and until next time, take care!!
In this episode, we explore the Somali saying - Nimaan dhididin ma dhargo - He who does not sweat, does not get full or satisfied. Learn how this phrase reflects Somali values of hard work and perseverance.Thank you for listening. Until next time, take care!!
âIn this episode, we learn a Somali saying: "Af Jooga Looma Adeego," which means "He who is present should not expect to be served or spoken for." Essentially, it conveys the message that "No one will do it for you." This saying emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and personal responsibility. Thank you for listening! Until next time, take care!
In this episode, we cover five essential phrases to help you express your emotions in SomaliâWaan faraxsanahay - Iâm happyâAad baan u faraxsanahay - am really happy.âWaan murogoonaya - Iâm sadâWaan xanaaqsanahay - Iâm angryâWaan ka xumahay - Iâm sorryâWaan wal-walsanahay - Iâm worried Thank your for listening. Until next time, take care!!
In this episode, we learn five useful Somali phrases.Waa caadi meaning itâs alright .Dhib maleh - no problem.Waa shaqadaada - itâs up to you, itâs your jobMaxaa kaa galay - why do you care?Yaan lagu maqlin- donât let anyone heard you.Thank your for listening and until next time, take care!
In this special, we explore the meaning the wisdom of Ramadan - a month of fasting, prayer, Qurâan, charity, and reflection - we also learned some words related to Ramadan like Fasting suhur - pre- dawn meal and afur - iftar braking fast.Thank you for listening and til next time, take care!Ramadan Kareem!!!
In this episode, we learn body parts in Somali.Timo - hair Madax - headIndho - eyesDhago - ears Faro - fingersWado or qalbi - heartSanbab- lungCalool - stomach Xubinta Taranka - private part - literally the part that grows populationAnd so on.Thank you for listening, till next time, take care!!
In this episode, I explain how the in-clause works in Somali. It similar to how itâs used âthatâ in English. In clause can be used for many things. It could be a helping verb, a clause or it could indicate amount like time or distance.Thank you for listening. Until next time, take care!
In todayâs episode, we take a closer look at the difference between Kartaa vs Kadhaa while both words mean âable to do somethingâ or simply can, their pronunciation varies by region. Thank you for listening. Until next time, take care!!
Todayâs words,Dhibaato - ProblemRajo - Hope Fursad - Opportunity Raaxo - Comfort Barwaaqo - Prosperity Qadrin - RespectNasiib - fate/luck Thank you for listening until next time, take care!!
In this episode, we explore a few Somali terms of endearment. Words like Qaali - precious, Qalbi - my heart, macaan or macaanto or macaane - sweetie or sweetheart indho u roon - pleasing to look at or beautiful eyes, quruxey - my beauty, Quruxow - my handsome, and Shan ka roon - five times better. Thank you for listening and till next time, take care! Stay warm!!
In this episode, Ali and Abdi humorously discussed about dealing with cold weather and playing soccer in winter. Tune in for fun phrase and expressions to talk about the cold weather in Somali Thank you for listening. Until next time, take care!!
In this section, we learned the meaning of Qorsheyn -planning. Qornseynta New word - Qorsho or Qorshe - PlanHadaf - goalHiigsasho - Ambition Nolol - lifeSawir - image or photo Thank you for listening until next time. Take care.
Weâve started a book titled - Qorashee Nolashaada - Plan Your Life by Ali Hussein Aden. This book begins with a power saying: Haddii aad ku fashilanto inaad wax qorsheysato, waxaad qorsheysay inaad fashilanto meaning if you fail to plan, youâve planned to fail. We will go chapter by chapter and in between weâll have sections about new words. If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns, feel free to reach out to me at khadarosman1441@gmail.comThanks for listening until next time, take care!!
In this episode, we explore the Somali poem âCaashaqa iska Ilow "Forget about Lov.eâThis beautiful poem talks about the wonders of creation, the natural world, and the constant aspects of human life. Weâll break down the poemâs imagery, including the sky, rivers, seas, and mountains, and discuss its themes of life, love, and destiny. Join us as we dive into each line to understand the poemâs meaning and appreciate its language. Tune in to learn more about Somali poetry and its insights into our world.
To recap, we learned the following words today:Kalsooni â ConfidenceHogaamin â LeadershipKarti â AbilityIsqadarin â Self-respectTayo â QualityCadaalad â FairnessSoo jiidasho â AttractiveThank your for listening. Until next time, take care!!