nounbasicLetter B
English to Somali dictionary
book in Somali
buug
A book or written volume
- Page type
- Learning page
- Review
- source-reviewed
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Translation
Somali meanings
buug
A book or written volume
kitaab
A book, often used for a text or written work
Useful combinations
Common phrases with book
exercise book
buug layli
school book
buug dugsi
telephone book
buugga telefoonka
Real usage
Example sentences
I am reading a book.
readingWaxaan akhrinayaa buug.
This is my book.
possessionKani waa buuggayga.
The book is new.
descriptionBuuggu waa cusub yahay.
Grammar
Grammar notes
Book as noun, not reserve
For the noun book, use buug or kitaab. The English verb book meaning reserve is a different sense and should not replace the noun.
Accuracy
Common mistakes
Using reserve for the noun
Avoid: qabsado
Use: buug
Qabsado can relate to booking or reserving, but the noun a book is buug.
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Questions
Questions about book in Somali
How do you say book in Somali?
A book in Somali is buug. Kitaab is also used for a book or written text.