nounbasicLetter F
English to Somali dictionary
family in Somali
qoys
A group of related people
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Translation
Somali meanings
qoys
A group of related people
Useful combinations
Common phrases with family
my family
qoyskayga
family gathering
isku imaatinka qoyska
extended family
qaraabada
Real usage
Example sentences
My family is big.
descriptiveQoyskaygu waa weyn yahay.
Family is important.
generalQoysku waa muhiim.
She lives with her family.
livingQoyskeeda ayay la nooshahay.
Grammar
Grammar notes
Qoys, reer, and qaraabo
Qoys is a general word for family. Reer can refer to a household or extended family, while qaraabo refers to relatives. The best choice depends on context.
Accuracy
Common mistakes
Confusing qoys and reer
Use: Qoys for family, reer for a household or extended family.
Do not treat qoys and reer as exact equivalents in every context; qaraabo is useful when you mean relatives.
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Questions
Questions about family in Somali
How do you say family in Somali?
Family is qoys in Somali. Extended family is reer or qaraabo.