nounbasicLetter C
English to Somali dictionary
child in Somali
ilmoApprox. reading: eel-mo
A young human being
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Translation
Somali meanings
ilmo
A young human being
Useful combinations
Common phrases with child
my child
ilmahayga
children
carruur
Somali children
carruurta Soomaalida
Real usage
Example sentences
The child is sleeping.
stateIlmuhu wuu hurdaa.
She has three children.
familySaddex carruur ah bay leedahay.
This child is smart.
praiseIlmuhu waa xariif.
Grammar
Grammar notes
Ilmo vs. carruur
Ilmo means one child. Carruur is the plural (children). Somali uses different words rather than just adding -s.
Ilmo is masculine
Ilmo takes masculine agreement even when referring to a girl: ilmuhu wuu hurdaa (the child is sleeping).
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Questions
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How do you say child in Somali?
Child in Somali is ilmo. The plural children is carruur.