somali

Everyday

1. To do with Somalia, a country in the Horn of East Africa, or its people. tree →
2. A Somali person. tree →
3. The Somali language, spoken by about 20 million people in Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and by Somalis around the world. tree →

In the lessons

In geography, Somalia has the longest coastline in mainland Africa; most people are Muslim; many Somali families live in UK cities (London, Bristol, Birmingham), Canada (Toronto) and the US (Minneapolis). In news, Somalia has faced drought and conflict. Phrases: «Somali people», «Somali language», «Somali food».

Examples

• My friend Hodan is Somali and speaks Somali at home. tree →
• Somali is written with Latin letters. tree →
• The Somali community celebrated Eid at the park. tree →
• Somalia is on the Horn of Africa. tree →
• Somali families often drink spiced tea. tree →
• Many Somalis live in Minneapolis. tree →

Note

Capital S. Plural «Somalis». Country: Somalia; people/language: Somali. Pronounced so-MAH-lee. Trap: Somaliland is a region in the north that says it is independent, but most countries do not recognise it.