nounbasicLetter D
English to Somali dictionary
danger in Somali
khatar
The possibility of harm or injury
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Translation
Somali meanings
khatar
The possibility of harm or injury
halis
Risk or danger, especially in phrases such as in danger
Useful combinations
Common phrases with danger
in danger
halis ku jira
dangerous
khatar ah
the danger
khatarta
Real usage
Example sentences
The danger of the road.
textbook noun phraseKhatarta jidka.
This is dangerous.
adjective from the nounTani waa khatar ah.
The children are in danger.
safety warningCarruurtu halis bay ku jiraan.
Grammar
Grammar notes
Khatar and halis overlap
OpenTran lists khatar for danger and khatar ah for dangerous, while the NSW dictionary lists halis for danger/risk and halis ku jira for in danger. Treat them as overlapping safety words and follow the phrase used in context.
Questions
Questions about danger in Somali
How do you say danger in Somali?
Danger can be khatar in Somali. Halis is also used for danger or risk, especially in the phrase halis ku jira, meaning in danger.