English to Somali dictionary
food in Somali
cunto
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.
opinionCuntadu waa macaan tahay.
This food is spicy.
foodCuntadani waa basbaas badan tahay.
I need food.
needCunto ayaan u baahanahay.
Where can I find food?
questionXaggee 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.
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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).