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English to Somali dictionary
come in Somali
kaalayApprox. reading: kaa-lay
To move toward or arrive
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Translation
Somali meanings
kaalay
To move toward or arrive
Useful combinations
Common phrases with come
Come in.
Soo gal.
Come back.
Soo noqo.
Come eat.
Kaalay cun.
Real usage
Example sentences
Come here.
commandHalkan kaalay.
She is coming now.
presentHadda bay imanaysaa.
Come with me.
invitationIla kaalay.
When will you come?
questionGoormaad imanaysaa?
Grammar
Grammar notes
Imperative vs. indicative
Kaalay is the imperative (command) form. Iman is the verb stem used in non-command sentences: waan imanayaa (I am coming).
Accuracy
Common mistakes
Using kaalay for all persons
Use: Use kaalay for commands, iman for statements.
Kaalay only works when telling someone to come. For I come or she comes, use iman.
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Questions about come in Somali
How do you say come in Somali?
Kaalay is the command form (come!). For non-command forms, use iman as in waan imanayaa (I am coming).