Welcome

Soo dhawoow.

Hello, how are you?

Salaan, sidee tahay?

I am fine, thank you.

Waan fiicanahay, mahadsanid.

What is your name? = My name is John.

Magacaa? = Magacaygu waa John.

How old are you? = I am 25 years old.

Meeqa sano ayaad jirtaa = Waxaan ahay 25 jir.

Is it your first time in Finland ? = Yes it is.

Ma markii kugu horreysay ee aad Finland imaato? = Haa sidaawaayo.

It was nice meeting you John. See you soon.

Kulan wanaagsan bay ahayd John. is arag dhaw.

Greetings

salaamaha

Good afternoon, sir/madam. How may I help you?

Galab wanaagsan, mudane / marwo. Sideen kuu caawin karaa?

Good afternoon, I would like to find the way to the city centre.

Galab wanaagsan, waxaan jeclaan lahaa inaan helo wadada bartamaha magaalada.

Good morning, what do you have for breakfast today?

Subax wanaagsan, maxaad haysaa quraacda maanta?

Today we have salad, beef, fish and vegetarian food. Coffee and tea are included as well. Enjoy your breakfast.

Immigrant

Muhaajir

Where are you from?

Halkee ka timid?

I was born in Paris and moved here with my family.

Waxaan ku dhashay baris waxaan halkaan la soo degay qoyskeyga.

What was your main reason for moving here?

Maxay ahayd sababta ugu weyn ee aad halkan ugu soo guurtay?

I used to work in a construction company but now I am a student.

Waxaan ka shaqeyn jiray shirkad dhisme laakiin hada waxaan ahay arday.