name
Uncommon
Somali
suh-MAH-lee
Somali (name) means a Cushitic language spoken mainly in Somalia and nearby parts of the Horn of Africa. Example: “Somali is one of the official languages of Somalia.”
name
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A Cushitic language spoken mainly in Somalia and nearby parts of the Horn of Africa.
"Somali is one of the official languages of Somalia."
noun
1
A person belonging to the Somali ethnic group, or a citizen of Somalia.
"Many Somalis living abroad send money home to relatives."
adjective
1
Relating to Somalia, its people, or its language.
"They ate a traditional Somali dish of rice and goat meat."
How to use Somali
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Somalia, or a person or the language from there.
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Etymology
From the Somali people's own name for themselves, Soomaali.
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What does “Somali” mean?
The word “Somali” means a Cushitic language spoken mainly in Somalia and nearby parts of the Horn of Africa. In plain terms, relating to Somalia, or a person or the language from there.
How do you pronounce “Somali”?
“Somali” is pronounced suh-MAH-lee (/soʊˈmɑːli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Somali” in a sentence?
Here is “Somali” used in a sentence: “Somali is one of the official languages of Somalia.”
What is another word for “Somali”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Somali” include bulbhead, Mali, Skinnie, Somalian and Somalicoon.
What part of speech is “Somali”?
Depending on how it is used, “Somali” can be a name, a noun and an adjective.
Is “Somali” a common word?
“Somali” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Somali” have?
“Somali” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Cushitic language spoken mainly in Somalia and nearby parts of the Horn of Africa.
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