close in Somali

xidh

To shut or seal

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Translation

Somali meanings

xidh

To shut or seal

xir

To close or shut; a common spelling and dialectal variant beside xidh

Useful combinations

Common phrases with close

close the door

albaabka xidh

closed

xiran

closing

xirid

Real usage

Example sentences

Close the door.

everyday instruction

Albaabka xidh.

And they completely closed those roads.

textbook passive example

Waxaana gabi ahaan la xiray waddooyinkaas.

Close it.

short command

Xidhi.

Grammar

Grammar notes

Xidh and xir variants

Somali sources list both xidh and xir for the verb close or shut. Use these for shutting something; the adjective close meaning near is different and is usually dhow or u dhow.

Questions

Questions about close in Somali

How do you say close in Somali?

For the verb close or shut, Somali uses xidh or xir. If close means near, use dhow or u dhow instead.