prepositionbasicLetter A
English to Somali dictionary
above in Somali
sare
High, upper, or above
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Translation
Somali meanings
sare
High, upper, or above
korkiisa/korkeeda
On top of or over it, with form depending on the noun
Useful combinations
Common phrases with above
on top of the table
miiska korkiisa
above it
korkiisa
over it
ka dul
Real usage
Example sentences
The new book lies on top of the table.
locationBuugga cusubi waxa uu yaal miiska korkiisa.
Ali is putting the book on top of the table.
locationCali buug buu miiska dul dhigayaa.
I can jump over it.
motion overWaan ka dul boodi karaa.
Grammar
Grammar notes
Sare, korkiisa, and dul
Use sare for high or upper. For on top of or over a specific noun, Somali often uses position words such as korkiisa/korkeeda or dul; the form depends on the noun and the construction.
Questions
Questions about above in Somali
How do you say above in Somali?
Above can be sare for high or upper, and korkiisa/korkeeda or dul when you mean on top of or over something.