nounbasicLetter B
English to Somali dictionary
back in Somali
dhabar
The back of the body
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Translation
Somali meanings
dhabar
The back of the body
dib
The back, rear, or reverse direction
Useful combinations
Common phrases with back
back pain
dhabar xanuun
go back
dib u laabo
come back
soo noqo
Real usage
Example sentences
My back hurts.
body painDhabarkaygu wuu xanuunayaa.
Go back.
directionDib u laabo.
Come back.
returnSoo noqo.
Grammar
Grammar notes
Body back vs. direction back
Use dhabar for the body part. Use dib for back as the rear side, reverse direction, or return idea.
Accuracy
Common mistakes
Using dhabar for return
Avoid: Dhabar u laabo
Use: Dib u laabo
Dhabar names the body part; dib carries the direction or return meaning.
Questions
Questions about back in Somali
How do you say back in Somali?
For the body part, back is dhabar. For back as a direction or return idea, use dib.