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fast in Somali

dhaqso

Quick, soon, or immediate; used for fast timing or action

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Somali meanings

dhaqso

Quick, soon, or immediate; used for fast timing or action

degdeg

Fast in the sense of hurried, right away, urgent, or quick

Useful combinations

Common phrases with fast

be quick

dhakhso

right away

degdeg

quick recovery

caafimaad degdeg ah

Real usage

Example sentences

We'd better go soon.

dictionary example

Waxaa roon inaannu dhaqso tagno.

He came back right away.

dictionary example

Degdeg buu u soo noqday.

She asked God to give her a quick recovery.

textbook example

Dabadeed waxa ay Alle uga bariday in uu siiyo caafimaad degdeg ah.

Grammar

Grammar notes

Use the right fast sense

For fast as quick or soon, Zorc lists dhaqso and dhakhso. Degdeg is also used for hurried, immediate, urgent, or right-away meanings. Do not use this entry as a blanket translation for every high-speed vehicle context.

Questions

Questions about fast in Somali

How do you say fast in Somali?

For fast in the sense of quick or soon, use dhaqso or dhakhso. Degdeg is common for right away, hurried, immediate, or urgent contexts.