nounbasicLetter F

English to Somali dictionary

food in Somali

cuntoApprox. reading: koon-to

Any solid substance consumed for nutritional support

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Translation

Somali meanings

cunto

Any solid substance consumed for nutritional support

General term for food

Useful combinations

Common phrases with food

delicious food

cunto macaan

Somali food

cuntada Soomaalida

prepare food

cunto kari

eat food

cunto cun

Real usage

Example sentences

The food is delicious.

opinion

Cuntadu waa macaan tahay.

Somali food is spicy.

cultural

Cuntada Soomaalidu waa basbaas badan tahay.

I need food.

need

Cunto ayaan u baahanahay.

Where can I find food?

question

Xagaan cunto ka heli karaa?

Grammar

Grammar notes

Cunto is feminine

Cunto takes feminine agreement: cuntadu waa macaan tahay (the food is delicious). Adjectives and verbs must agree with feminine gender.

Accuracy

Common mistakes

Using cunto for drink

Use: Cunto for food, cabitaan for drinks.

Cunto refers to solid food only.

Keep learning

Dictionary words

eat

Questions

Questions about food in Somali

How do you say food in Somali?

Food in Somali is cunto. It is a feminine noun.

What are some common Somali foods?

Common Somali foods include bariis (rice), baasto (pasta), hilib (meat), canjeero (Somali pancake), and sambuusa (samosa).